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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.04, 5,474.52 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.04, 5,474.52 and 1,341 is: 2,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.04 : 5,474.52 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.04/5,474.52 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.04x = 5,474.52 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.04x = 7,341,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,331.32/3,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.30

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