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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.92, 5,027.40 and 1,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.92, 5,027.40 and 1,042.44 is: 1,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.92 : 5,027.40 = 1,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.92/5,027.40 = 1,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.92x = 5,027.40 × 1,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.92x = 5,240,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,762.86/3,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.98

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