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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.08, 5,059.98 and 1,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.08, 5,059.98 and 1,294.85 is: 1,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.08 : 5,059.98 = 1,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.08/5,059.98 = 1,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.08x = 5,059.98 × 1,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.08x = 6,551,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,889.80/3,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.41

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