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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.42, 5,072.16 and 1,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.42, 5,072.16 and 1,072.92 is: 1,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.42 : 5,072.16 = 1,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.42/5,072.16 = 1,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.42x = 5,072.16 × 1,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.42x = 5,442,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,021.91/3,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.39

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