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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.92, 5,062.08 and 1,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.92, 5,062.08 and 1,427.46 is: 2,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.92 : 5,062.08 = 1,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.92/5,062.08 = 1,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.92x = 5,062.08 × 1,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.92x = 7,225,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,916.72/3,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.70

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