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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.63, 5,086.98 and 1,052.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.63, 5,086.98 and 1,052.01 is: 1,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.63 : 5,086.98 = 1,052.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.63/5,086.98 = 1,052.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.63x = 5,086.98 × 1,052.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.63x = 5,351,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,553.83/3,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.41

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