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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.69, 5,021.14 and 1,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.69, 5,021.14 and 1,373.77 is: 2,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.69 : 5,021.14 = 1,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.69/5,021.14 = 1,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.69x = 5,021.14 × 1,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.69x = 6,897,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,891.50/3,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.88

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