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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.89, 5,059.15 and 1,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.89, 5,059.15 and 1,032.90 is: 1,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.89 : 5,059.15 = 1,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.89/5,059.15 = 1,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.89x = 5,059.15 × 1,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.89x = 5,225,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,578.35/3,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.29

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