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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.07, 5,073.57 and 1,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.07, 5,073.57 and 1,042.26 is: 1,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.07 : 5,073.57 = 1,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.07/5,073.57 = 1,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.07x = 5,073.57 × 1,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.07x = 5,287,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,979.07/3,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.54

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