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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.63, 5,050.14 and 1,058.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.63, 5,050.14 and 1,058.13 is: 1,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.63 : 5,050.14 = 1,058.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.63/5,050.14 = 1,058.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.63x = 5,050.14 × 1,058.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.63x = 5,343,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,679.39/3,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.25

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