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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.76, 5,476.12 and 1,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.76, 5,476.12 and 1,342.28 is: 2,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.76 : 5,476.12 = 1,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.76/5,476.12 = 1,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.76x = 5,476.12 × 1,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.76x = 7,350,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,486.35/3,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.41

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