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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.08, 5,060.44 and 1,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.08, 5,060.44 and 1,424.48 is: 2,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.08 : 5,060.44 = 1,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.08/5,060.44 = 1,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.08x = 5,060.44 × 1,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.08x = 7,208,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208,495.57/3,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.70

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