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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.10, 5,022.84 and 1,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.10, 5,022.84 and 1,008.10 is: 1,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.10 : 5,022.84 = 1,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.10/5,022.84 = 1,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.10x = 5,022.84 × 1,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.10x = 5,063,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,517.39/3,348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.35

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