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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.60, 5,019.77 and 1,372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.60, 5,019.77 and 1,372.87 is: 2,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.60 : 5,019.77 = 1,372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.60/5,019.77 = 1,372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.60x = 5,019.77 × 1,372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.60x = 6,891,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891,506.78/3,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.64

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