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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.57, 4,983.86 and 1,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.57, 4,983.86 and 1,372.63 is: 2,058.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.57 : 4,983.86 = 1,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.57/4,983.86 = 1,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.57x = 4,983.86 × 1,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.57x = 6,840,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840,988.89/3,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.95

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