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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.04, 5,015.10 and 1,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.04, 5,015.10 and 1,034 is: 1,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.04 : 5,015.10 = 1,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.04/5,015.10 = 1,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.04x = 5,015.10 × 1,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.04x = 5,185,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,613.40/3,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.17

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