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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.18, 5,022.65 and 1,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.18, 5,022.65 and 1,373.73 is: 2,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.18 : 5,022.65 = 1,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.18/5,022.65 = 1,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.18x = 5,022.65 × 1,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.18x = 6,899,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,773.97/3,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.75

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