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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.45, 5,022.65 and 1,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.45, 5,022.65 and 1,008.45 is: 1,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.45 : 5,022.65 = 1,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.45/5,022.65 = 1,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.45x = 5,022.65 × 1,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.45x = 5,065,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,086.35/3,348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.67

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