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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.52, 5,027.28 and 1,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.52, 5,027.28 and 1,377.14 is: 2,065.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.52 : 5,027.28 = 1,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.52/5,027.28 = 1,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.52x = 5,027.28 × 1,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.52x = 6,923,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,268.38/3,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.71

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