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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.84, 5,472.72 and 1,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.84, 5,472.72 and 1,342.08 is: 2,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.84 : 5,472.72 = 1,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.84/5,472.72 = 1,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.84x = 5,472.72 × 1,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.84x = 7,344,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,828.06/3,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.27

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