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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.83, 5,053.24 and 1,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.83, 5,053.24 and 1,060.33 is: 1,590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.83 : 5,053.24 = 1,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.83/5,053.24 = 1,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.83x = 5,053.24 × 1,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.83x = 5,358,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,101.97/3,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.49

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