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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.74, 5,063.16 and 1,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.74, 5,063.16 and 1,295.22 is: 1,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.74 : 5,063.16 = 1,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.74/5,063.16 = 1,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.74x = 5,063.16 × 1,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.74x = 6,557,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,906.10/3,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.81

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