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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.09, 5,030.82 and 1,045.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.09, 5,030.82 and 1,045.59 is: 1,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.09 : 5,030.82 = 1,045.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.09/5,030.82 = 1,045.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.09x = 5,030.82 × 1,045.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.09x = 5,260,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,175.08/3,354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.29

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