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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.69, 5,071.67 and 1,301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.69, 5,071.67 and 1,301.09 is: 1,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.69 : 5,071.67 = 1,301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.69/5,071.67 = 1,301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.69x = 5,071.67 × 1,301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.69x = 6,598,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,672.14/3,381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.29

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