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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.73, 5,015.58 and 1,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.73, 5,015.58 and 1,370.27 is: 2,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.73 : 5,015.58 = 1,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.73/5,015.58 = 1,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.73x = 5,015.58 × 1,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.73x = 6,872,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,704.49/3,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.40

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