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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.55, 5,027.25 and 1,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.55, 5,027.25 and 1,273.44 is: 1,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.55 : 5,027.25 = 1,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.55/5,027.25 = 1,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.55x = 5,027.25 × 1,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.55x = 6,401,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401,901.24/3,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.42

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