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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.24, 5,021.59 and 1,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.24, 5,021.59 and 1,372.88 is: 2,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.24 : 5,021.59 = 1,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.24/5,021.59 = 1,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.24x = 5,021.59 × 1,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.24x = 6,894,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894,011.94/3,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.61

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