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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,681.62, 5,524.76 and 1,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,681.62, 5,524.76 and 1,341.39 is: 2,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,681.62 : 5,524.76 = 1,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,681.62/5,524.76 = 1,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,681.62x = 5,524.76 × 1,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,681.62x = 7,410,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410,851.11/3,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.93

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