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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.54, 5,026.36 and 1,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.54, 5,026.36 and 1,041.50 is: 1,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.54 : 5,026.36 = 1,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.54/5,026.36 = 1,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.54x = 5,026.36 × 1,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.54x = 5,234,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,953.94/3,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.42

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