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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.94, 5,021.52 and 1,374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.94, 5,021.52 and 1,374.02 is: 2,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.94 : 5,021.52 = 1,374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.94/5,021.52 = 1,374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.94x = 5,021.52 × 1,374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.94x = 6,899,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,668.91/3,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.25

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