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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.78, 5,009.34 and 1,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.78, 5,009.34 and 1,030.28 is: 1,545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.78 : 5,009.34 = 1,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.78/5,009.34 = 1,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.78x = 5,009.34 × 1,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.78x = 5,161,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,022.82/3,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.78

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