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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.88, 5,045.13 and 1,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.88, 5,045.13 and 1,283.42 is: 1,924.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.88 : 5,045.13 = 1,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.88/5,045.13 = 1,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.88x = 5,045.13 × 1,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.88x = 6,475,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,020.74/3,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.87

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