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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.93, 5,524.91 and 1,342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.93, 5,524.91 and 1,342.63 is: 2,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.93 : 5,524.91 = 1,342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.93/5,524.91 = 1,342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.93x = 5,524.91 × 1,342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.93x = 7,417,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,903.20/3,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.13

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