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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.78, 5,013.84 and 1,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.78, 5,013.84 and 1,033.28 is: 1,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.78 : 5,013.84 = 1,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.78/5,013.84 = 1,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.78x = 5,013.84 × 1,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.78x = 5,180,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,700.60/3,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.28

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