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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.95, 5,480.35 and 1,343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.95, 5,480.35 and 1,343.45 is: 2,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.95 : 5,480.35 = 1,343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.95/5,480.35 = 1,343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.95x = 5,480.35 × 1,343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.95x = 7,362,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,569.36/3,651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.07

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