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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.88, 5,011.36 and 1,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.88, 5,011.36 and 1,032.84 is: 1,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.88 : 5,011.36 = 1,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.88/5,011.36 = 1,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.88x = 5,011.36 × 1,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.88x = 5,175,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,933.06/3,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.81

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