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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.10, 5,019.17 and 1,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.10, 5,019.17 and 1,372.81 is: 2,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.10 : 5,019.17 = 1,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.10/5,019.17 = 1,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.10x = 5,019.17 × 1,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.10x = 6,890,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,366.77/3,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.22

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