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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.94, 5,055.72 and 1,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.94, 5,055.72 and 1,061.44 is: 1,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.94 : 5,055.72 = 1,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.94/5,055.72 = 1,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.94x = 5,055.72 × 1,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.94x = 5,366,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,326.82/3,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.41

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