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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.29, 5,063.92 and 1,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.29, 5,063.92 and 1,155.33 is: 1,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.29 : 5,063.92 = 1,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.29/5,063.92 = 1,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.29x = 5,063.92 × 1,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.29x = 5,850,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,498.69/3,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.31

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