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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.10, 5,060.52 and 1,397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.10, 5,060.52 and 1,397.77 is: 2,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.10 : 5,060.52 = 1,397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.10/5,060.52 = 1,397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.10x = 5,060.52 × 1,397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.10x = 7,073,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,443.04/3,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.64

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