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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.72, 5,007.36 and 1,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.72, 5,007.36 and 1,030.24 is: 1,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.72 : 5,007.36 = 1,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.72/5,007.36 = 1,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.72x = 5,007.36 × 1,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.72x = 5,158,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,782.57/3,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.14

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