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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.84, 5,023.26 and 1,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.84, 5,023.26 and 1,040.34 is: 1,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.84 : 5,023.26 = 1,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.84/5,023.26 = 1,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.84x = 5,023.26 × 1,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.84x = 5,225,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,898.31/3,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.51

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