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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.80, 5,063.78 and 1,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.80, 5,063.78 and 1,296.84 is: 1,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.80 : 5,063.78 = 1,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.80/5,063.78 = 1,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.80x = 5,063.78 × 1,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.80x = 6,566,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,912.46/3,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.29

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