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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.82, 5,060.22 and 1,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.82, 5,060.22 and 1,402.52 is: 2,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.82 : 5,060.22 = 1,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.82/5,060.22 = 1,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.82x = 5,060.22 × 1,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.82x = 7,097,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,063.99/3,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.32

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