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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.68, 5,066.63 and 1,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.68, 5,066.63 and 1,297.71 is: 1,947.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.68 : 5,066.63 = 1,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.68/5,066.63 = 1,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.68x = 5,066.63 × 1,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.68x = 6,575,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,016.42/3,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.18

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