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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.76, 5,060.63 and 1,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.76, 5,060.63 and 1,033.66 is: 1,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.76 : 5,060.63 = 1,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.76/5,060.63 = 1,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.76x = 5,060.63 × 1,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.76x = 5,230,949.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,949.88/3,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.48

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