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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.83, 5,023.45 and 1,374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.83, 5,023.45 and 1,374.97 is: 2,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.83 : 5,023.45 = 1,374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.83/5,023.45 = 1,374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.83x = 5,023.45 × 1,374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.83x = 6,907,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,907,117.04/3,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.16

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