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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.93, 5,476.95 and 1,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.93, 5,476.95 and 1,342.25 is: 2,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.93 : 5,476.95 = 1,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.93/5,476.95 = 1,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.93x = 5,476.95 × 1,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.93x = 7,351,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,436.14/3,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.58

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