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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.88, 5,057.36 and 1,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.88, 5,057.36 and 1,062.40 is: 1,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.88 : 5,057.36 = 1,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.88/5,057.36 = 1,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.88x = 5,057.36 × 1,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.88x = 5,372,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,939.26/3,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.93

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