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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.82, 5,056.23 and 1,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.82, 5,056.23 and 1,062.50 is: 1,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.82 : 5,056.23 = 1,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.82/5,056.23 = 1,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.82x = 5,056.23 × 1,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.82x = 5,372,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,244.38/3,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.75

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