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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.44, 5,056.47 and 1,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.44, 5,056.47 and 1,061.94 is: 1,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.44 : 5,056.47 = 1,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.44/5,056.47 = 1,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.44x = 5,056.47 × 1,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.44x = 5,369,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,662.44/3,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.16

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