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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.98, 5,056.29 and 1,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.98, 5,056.29 and 1,291.98 is: 1,937.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.98 : 5,056.29 = 1,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.98/5,056.29 = 1,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.98x = 5,056.29 × 1,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.98x = 6,532,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,625.55/3,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.90

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