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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.70, 5,060.61 and 1,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.70, 5,060.61 and 1,292.02 is: 1,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.70 : 5,060.61 = 1,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.70/5,060.61 = 1,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.70x = 5,060.61 × 1,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.70x = 6,538,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,409.33/3,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.63

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