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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.70, 5,071.68 and 1,300.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.70, 5,071.68 and 1,300.95 is: 1,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.70 : 5,071.68 = 1,300.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.70/5,071.68 = 1,300.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.70x = 5,071.68 × 1,300.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.70x = 6,598,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,002.10/3,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.52

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