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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.12, 5,021.94 and 1,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.12, 5,021.94 and 1,039.56 is: 1,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.12 : 5,021.94 = 1,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.12/5,021.94 = 1,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.12x = 5,021.94 × 1,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.12x = 5,220,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,607.95/3,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.27

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