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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.50, 5,059.56 and 1,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.50, 5,059.56 and 1,064 is: 1,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.50 : 5,059.56 = 1,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.50/5,059.56 = 1,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.50x = 5,059.56 × 1,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.50x = 5,383,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,371.84/3,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.26

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