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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.59, 5,073.91 and 1,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.59, 5,073.91 and 1,191.34 is: 1,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.59 : 5,073.91 = 1,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.59/5,073.91 = 1,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.59x = 5,073.91 × 1,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.59x = 6,044,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,755.30/3,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.02

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