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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.37, 5,059.35 and 1,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.37, 5,059.35 and 1,063.87 is: 1,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.37 : 5,059.35 = 1,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.37/5,059.35 = 1,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.37x = 5,059.35 × 1,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.37x = 5,382,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,465.39/3,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.05

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