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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.44, 5,479.60 and 1,342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.44, 5,479.60 and 1,342.94 is: 2,015.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.44 : 5,479.60 = 1,342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.44/5,479.60 = 1,342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.44x = 5,479.60 × 1,342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.44x = 7,358,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,784.37/3,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.31

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