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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.98, 5,057.51 and 1,293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.98, 5,057.51 and 1,293.42 is: 1,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.98 : 5,057.51 = 1,293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.98/5,057.51 = 1,293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.98x = 5,057.51 × 1,293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.98x = 6,541,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541,478.12/3,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.80

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