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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.94, 5,019.12 and 1,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.94, 5,019.12 and 1,372 is: 2,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.94 : 5,019.12 = 1,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.94/5,019.12 = 1,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.94x = 5,019.12 × 1,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.94x = 6,886,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,232.64/3,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.70

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