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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.72, 5,059.11 and 1,032.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.72, 5,059.11 and 1,032.77 is: 1,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.72 : 5,059.11 = 1,032.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.72/5,059.11 = 1,032.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.72x = 5,059.11 × 1,032.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.72x = 5,224,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,871.74/3,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.16

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