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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.77, 5,072.57 and 1,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.77, 5,072.57 and 1,302.45 is: 1,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.77 : 5,072.57 = 1,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.77/5,072.57 = 1,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.77x = 5,072.57 × 1,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.77x = 6,606,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,743.43/3,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.48

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