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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.31, 5,058.71 and 1,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.31, 5,058.71 and 1,063.75 is: 1,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.31 : 5,058.71 = 1,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.31/5,058.71 = 1,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.31x = 5,058.71 × 1,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.31x = 5,381,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,202.76/3,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.70

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