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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.76, 5,419.38 and 1,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.76, 5,419.38 and 1,272.52 is: 1,908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.76 : 5,419.38 = 1,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.76/5,419.38 = 1,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.76x = 5,419.38 × 1,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.76x = 6,896,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,269.44/3,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.86

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