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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.08, 5,050.68 and 1,288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.08, 5,050.68 and 1,288.05 is: 1,932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.08 : 5,050.68 = 1,288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.08/5,050.68 = 1,288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.08x = 5,050.68 × 1,288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.08x = 6,505,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505,528.37/3,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.10

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