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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.94, 5,060.85 and 1,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.94, 5,060.85 and 1,321.94 is: 1,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.94 : 5,060.85 = 1,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.94/5,060.85 = 1,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.94x = 5,060.85 × 1,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.94x = 6,690,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,140.05/3,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.89

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