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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.54, 5,063.94 and 1,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.54, 5,063.94 and 1,295.46 is: 1,943.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.54 : 5,063.94 = 1,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.54/5,063.94 = 1,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.54x = 5,063.94 × 1,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.54x = 6,560,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,131.71/3,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.43

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