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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.22, 5,021.34 and 1,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.22, 5,021.34 and 1,008.40 is: 1,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.22 : 5,021.34 = 1,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.22/5,021.34 = 1,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.22x = 5,021.34 × 1,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.22x = 5,063,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,519.26/3,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.30

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