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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.82, 5,480.16 and 1,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.82, 5,480.16 and 1,343.32 is: 2,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.82 : 5,480.16 = 1,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.82/5,480.16 = 1,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.82x = 5,480.16 × 1,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.82x = 7,361,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,628.18/3,651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.88

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