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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.62, 5,720.76 and 1,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.62, 5,720.76 and 1,348.60 is: 2,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.62 : 5,720.76 = 1,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.62/5,720.76 = 1,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.62x = 5,720.76 × 1,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.62x = 7,715,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715,016.94/3,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.55

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