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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.81, 5,027.34 and 1,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.81, 5,027.34 and 1,595.73 is: 2,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.81 : 5,027.34 = 1,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.81/5,027.34 = 1,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.81x = 5,027.34 × 1,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.81x = 8,022,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,277.26/3,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.13

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