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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.74, 5,045.66 and 1,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.74, 5,045.66 and 1,283.86 is: 1,925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.74 : 5,045.66 = 1,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.74/5,045.66 = 1,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.74x = 5,045.66 × 1,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.74x = 6,477,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,477,921.05/3,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.81

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