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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.08, 5,042.70 and 1,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.08, 5,042.70 and 1,283.52 is: 1,923.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.08 : 5,042.70 = 1,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.08/5,042.70 = 1,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.08x = 5,042.70 × 1,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.08x = 6,472,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,406.30/3,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.98

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