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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.10, 6,977.72 and 3,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.10, 6,977.72 and 3,370.58 is: 4,655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.10 : 6,977.72 = 3,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.10/6,977.72 = 3,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.10x = 6,977.72 × 3,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.10x = 23,518,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,963.48/5,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.28

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