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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.92, 5,064.30 and 1,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.92, 5,064.30 and 1,427.88 is: 2,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.92 : 5,064.30 = 1,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.92/5,064.30 = 1,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.92x = 5,064.30 × 1,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.92x = 7,231,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,212.68/3,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.36

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