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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.50, 5,024.26 and 1,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.50, 5,024.26 and 1,041 is: 1,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.50 : 5,024.26 = 1,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.50/5,024.26 = 1,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.50x = 5,024.26 × 1,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.50x = 5,230,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,254.66/3,349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.50

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