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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.38, 5,022.87 and 1,373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.38, 5,022.87 and 1,373.55 is: 2,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.38 : 5,022.87 = 1,373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.38/5,022.87 = 1,373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.38x = 5,022.87 × 1,373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.38x = 6,899,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,137.97/3,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.44

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