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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.68, 5,019.54 and 1,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.68, 5,019.54 and 1,372.72 is: 2,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.68 : 5,019.54 = 1,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.68/5,019.54 = 1,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.68x = 5,019.54 × 1,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.68x = 6,890,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,422.95/3,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.27

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