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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.59, 5,072.67 and 1,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.59, 5,072.67 and 1,301.53 is: 1,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.59 : 5,072.67 = 1,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.59/5,072.67 = 1,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.59x = 5,072.67 × 1,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.59x = 6,602,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,232.19/3,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.83

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