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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.74, 5,344.98 and 1,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.74, 5,344.98 and 1,341.60 is: 2,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.74 : 5,344.98 = 1,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.74/5,344.98 = 1,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.74x = 5,344.98 × 1,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.74x = 7,170,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,825.17/3,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.73

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