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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.24, 5,029.72 and 1,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.24, 5,029.72 and 1,013.79 is: 1,520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.24 : 5,029.72 = 1,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.24/5,029.72 = 1,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.24x = 5,029.72 × 1,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.24x = 5,099,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,079.84/3,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.19

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