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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.04, 5,477.28 and 1,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.04, 5,477.28 and 1,342.72 is: 2,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.04 : 5,477.28 = 1,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.04/5,477.28 = 1,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.04x = 5,477.28 × 1,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.04x = 7,354,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,453.40/3,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.34

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