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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.72, 5,054.41 and 1,290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.72, 5,054.41 and 1,290.72 is: 1,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.72 : 5,054.41 = 1,290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.72/5,054.41 = 1,290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.72x = 5,054.41 × 1,290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.72x = 6,523,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,828.08/3,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.01

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