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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.13, 5,063.44 and 1,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.13, 5,063.44 and 1,402.24 is: 2,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.13 : 5,063.44 = 1,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.13/5,063.44 = 1,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.13x = 5,063.44 × 1,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.13x = 7,100,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,158.11/3,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.42

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