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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.50, 5,073.58 and 1,042.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.50, 5,073.58 and 1,042.41 is: 1,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.50 : 5,073.58 = 1,042.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.50/5,073.58 = 1,042.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.50x = 5,073.58 × 1,042.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.50x = 5,288,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288,750.53/3,382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.56

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