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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.25, 5,073.52 and 1,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.25, 5,073.52 and 1,301.51 is: 1,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.25 : 5,073.52 = 1,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.25/5,073.52 = 1,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.25x = 5,073.52 × 1,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.25x = 6,603,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,211.65/3,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.32

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