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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.32, 5,020.98 and 1,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.32, 5,020.98 and 1,397.25 is: 2,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.32 : 5,020.98 = 1,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.32/5,020.98 = 1,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.32x = 5,020.98 × 1,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.32x = 7,015,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,564.31/3,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.88

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