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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.85, 5,058.78 and 1,294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.85, 5,058.78 and 1,294.01 is: 1,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.85 : 5,058.78 = 1,294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.85/5,058.78 = 1,294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.85x = 5,058.78 × 1,294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.85x = 6,546,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546,086.61/3,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.25

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