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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.78, 5,016.84 and 1,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.78, 5,016.84 and 1,035.28 is: 1,553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.78 : 5,016.84 = 1,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.78/5,016.84 = 1,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.78x = 5,016.84 × 1,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.78x = 5,193,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,834.12/3,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.28

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