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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.72, 5,057.56 and 1,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.72, 5,057.56 and 1,063.22 is: 1,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.72 : 5,057.56 = 1,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.72/5,057.56 = 1,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.72x = 5,057.56 × 1,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.72x = 5,377,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,293.63/3,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.82

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