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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.40, 5,059.49 and 1,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.40, 5,059.49 and 1,032.84 is: 1,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.40 : 5,059.49 = 1,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.40/5,059.49 = 1,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.40x = 5,059.49 × 1,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.40x = 5,225,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,638.49/3,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.07

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