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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.22, 5,419.44 and 1,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.22, 5,419.44 and 1,273.32 is: 1,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.22 : 5,419.44 = 1,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.22/5,419.44 = 1,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.22x = 5,419.44 × 1,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.22x = 6,900,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,681.34/3,614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.31

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