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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.63, 5,055.26 and 1,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.63, 5,055.26 and 1,061.13 is: 1,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.63 : 5,055.26 = 1,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.63/5,055.26 = 1,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.63x = 5,055.26 × 1,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.63x = 5,364,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,282.74/3,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.95

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