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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.60, 5,072.68 and 1,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.60, 5,072.68 and 1,301.54 is: 1,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.60 : 5,072.68 = 1,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.60/5,072.68 = 1,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.60x = 5,072.68 × 1,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.60x = 6,602,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,264.06/3,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.83

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