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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.16, 5,072.54 and 1,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.16, 5,072.54 and 1,072.66 is: 1,609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.16 : 5,072.54 = 1,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.16/5,072.54 = 1,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.16x = 5,072.54 × 1,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.16x = 5,441,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,110.76/3,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.24

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