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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.72, 5,058.26 and 1,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.72, 5,058.26 and 1,291.64 is: 1,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.72 : 5,058.26 = 1,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.72/5,058.26 = 1,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.72x = 5,058.26 × 1,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.72x = 6,533,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,444.49/3,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.72

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