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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.73, 5,059.61 and 1,293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.73, 5,059.61 and 1,293.58 is: 1,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.73 : 5,059.61 = 1,293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.73/5,059.61 = 1,293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.73x = 5,059.61 × 1,293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.73x = 6,545,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,545,010.30/3,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.99

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