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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.25, 5,022.68 and 1,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.25, 5,022.68 and 1,373.42 is: 2,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.25 : 5,022.68 = 1,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.25/5,022.68 = 1,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.25x = 5,022.68 × 1,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.25x = 6,898,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,265.16/3,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.26

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