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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.82, 5,057.91 and 1,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.82, 5,057.91 and 1,398.76 is: 2,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.82 : 5,057.91 = 1,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.82/5,057.91 = 1,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.82x = 5,057.91 × 1,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.82x = 7,074,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,789.55/3,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.59

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