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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.72, 5,072.86 and 1,301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.72, 5,072.86 and 1,301.66 is: 1,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.72 : 5,072.86 = 1,301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.72/5,072.86 = 1,301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.72x = 5,072.86 × 1,301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.72x = 6,603,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,134.23/3,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.02

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