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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.68, 5,055.28 and 1,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.68, 5,055.28 and 1,061.04 is: 1,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.68 : 5,055.28 = 1,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.68/5,055.28 = 1,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.68x = 5,055.28 × 1,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.68x = 5,363,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,854.29/3,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.80

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