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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.72, 5,044.44 and 1,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.72, 5,044.44 and 1,283.08 is: 1,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.72 : 5,044.44 = 1,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.72/5,044.44 = 1,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.72x = 5,044.44 × 1,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.72x = 6,472,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,420.08/3,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.33

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