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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.99, 5,064.63 and 1,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.99, 5,064.63 and 1,427.56 is: 2,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.99 : 5,064.63 = 1,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.99/5,064.63 = 1,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.99x = 5,064.63 × 1,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.99x = 7,230,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230,045.19/3,373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.88

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