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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.54, 5,073.74 and 1,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.54, 5,073.74 and 1,042.38 is: 1,563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.54 : 5,073.74 = 1,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.54/5,073.74 = 1,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.54x = 5,073.74 × 1,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.54x = 5,288,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288,765.10/3,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.55

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