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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.32, 5,028.96 and 1,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.32, 5,028.96 and 1,044 is: 1,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.32 : 5,028.96 = 1,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.32/5,028.96 = 1,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.32x = 5,028.96 × 1,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.32x = 5,250,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,234.24/3,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.15

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