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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.48, 5,071.32 and 1,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.48, 5,071.32 and 1,301.76 is: 1,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.48 : 5,071.32 = 1,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.48/5,071.32 = 1,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.48x = 5,071.32 × 1,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.48x = 6,601,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,641.52/3,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.29

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