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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382, 5,073 and 1,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382, 5,073 and 1,073.50 is: 1,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382 : 5,073 = 1,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382/5,073 = 1,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382x = 5,073 × 1,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382x = 5,445,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,865.50/3,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.25

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