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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.70, 5,023.03 and 1,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.70, 5,023.03 and 1,008.70 is: 1,513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.70 : 5,023.03 = 1,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.70/5,023.03 = 1,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.70x = 5,023.03 × 1,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.70x = 5,066,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,700.20/3,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.03

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