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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.84, 5,072.79 and 1,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.84, 5,072.79 and 1,041.82 is: 1,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.84 : 5,072.79 = 1,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.84/5,072.79 = 1,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.84x = 5,072.79 × 1,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.84x = 5,284,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,934.08/3,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.74

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