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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.74, 5,023.82 and 1,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.74, 5,023.82 and 1,268.70 is: 1,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.74 : 5,023.82 = 1,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.74/5,023.82 = 1,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.74x = 5,023.82 × 1,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.74x = 6,373,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,720.43/3,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.32

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