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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.77, 5,055.62 and 1,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.77, 5,055.62 and 1,062.09 is: 1,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.77 : 5,055.62 = 1,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.77/5,055.62 = 1,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.77x = 5,055.62 × 1,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.77x = 5,369,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,518.14/3,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.96

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