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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.72, 5,072.73 and 1,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.72, 5,072.73 and 1,042.08 is: 1,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.72 : 5,072.73 = 1,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.72/5,072.73 = 1,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.72x = 5,072.73 × 1,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.72x = 5,286,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,190.48/3,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.17

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