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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.41, 5,010.68 and 1,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.41, 5,010.68 and 1,031.91 is: 1,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.41 : 5,010.68 = 1,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.41/5,010.68 = 1,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.41x = 5,010.68 × 1,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.41x = 5,170,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,550.72/3,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.88

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