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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.03, 5,020.58 and 1,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.03, 5,020.58 and 1,372.15 is: 2,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.03 : 5,020.58 = 1,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.03/5,020.58 = 1,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.03x = 5,020.58 × 1,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.03x = 6,888,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,988.85/3,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.24

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