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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.62, 5,472.42 and 1,341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.62, 5,472.42 and 1,341.58 is: 2,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.62 : 5,472.42 = 1,341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.62/5,472.42 = 1,341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.62x = 5,472.42 × 1,341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.62x = 7,341,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,689.22/3,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.08

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