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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.89, 5,059.25 and 1,064.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.89, 5,059.25 and 1,064.39 is: 1,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.89 : 5,059.25 = 1,064.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.89/5,059.25 = 1,064.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.89x = 5,059.25 × 1,064.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.89x = 5,384,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,384,984.49/3,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.55

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