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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.15, 5,021.06 and 1,373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.15, 5,021.06 and 1,373.21 is: 2,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.15 : 5,021.06 = 1,373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.15/5,021.06 = 1,373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.15x = 5,021.06 × 1,373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.15x = 6,894,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894,969.80/3,348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.34

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