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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.08, 5,109.20 and 1,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.08, 5,109.20 and 1,066.28 is: 1,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.08 : 5,109.20 = 1,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.08/5,109.20 = 1,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.08x = 5,109.20 × 1,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.08x = 5,447,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,837.78/3,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.98

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