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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.97, 5,059.86 and 1,152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.97, 5,059.86 and 1,152.18 is: 1,728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.97 : 5,059.86 = 1,152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.97/5,059.86 = 1,152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.97x = 5,059.86 × 1,152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.97x = 5,829,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,829,869.49/3,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.41

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