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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.67, 5,034.64 and 1,382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.67, 5,034.64 and 1,382.77 is: 2,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.67 : 5,034.64 = 1,382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.67/5,034.64 = 1,382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.67x = 5,034.64 × 1,382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.67x = 6,961,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,749.15/3,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.39

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