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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.85, 5,072.59 and 1,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.85, 5,072.59 and 1,073.17 is: 1,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.85 : 5,072.59 = 1,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.85/5,072.59 = 1,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.85x = 5,072.59 × 1,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.85x = 5,443,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,751.41/3,381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.70

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