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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.65, 5,060.90 and 1,152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.65, 5,060.90 and 1,152.90 is: 1,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.65 : 5,060.90 = 1,152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.65/5,060.90 = 1,152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.65x = 5,060.90 × 1,152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.65x = 5,834,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,711.61/3,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.50

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