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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,613.53, 5,420.28 and 1,420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,613.53, 5,420.28 and 1,420.71 is: 2,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,613.53 : 5,420.28 = 1,420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,613.53/5,420.28 = 1,420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,613.53x = 5,420.28 × 1,420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,613.53x = 7,700,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,646.00/3,613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.06

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