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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651, 5,473.25 and 1,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651, 5,473.25 and 1,341.96 is: 2,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651 : 5,473.25 = 1,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651/5,473.25 = 1,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651x = 5,473.25 × 1,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651x = 7,344,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,882.57/3,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.75

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