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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.17, 5,069.93 and 1,301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.17, 5,069.93 and 1,301.69 is: 1,951.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.17 : 5,069.93 = 1,301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.17/5,069.93 = 1,301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.17x = 5,069.93 × 1,301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.17x = 6,599,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,483.35/3,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.84

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