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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.52, 5,420.40 and 1,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.52, 5,420.40 and 1,420.52 is: 2,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.52 : 5,420.40 = 1,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.52/5,420.40 = 1,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.52x = 5,420.40 × 1,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.52x = 7,699,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,786.61/3,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.42

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