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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.57, 5,055.86 and 1,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.57, 5,055.86 and 1,062.25 is: 1,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.57 : 5,055.86 = 1,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.57/5,055.86 = 1,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.57x = 5,055.86 × 1,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.57x = 5,370,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,581.97/3,370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.38

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