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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.48, 5,030.28 and 1,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.48, 5,030.28 and 1,045.36 is: 1,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.48 : 5,030.28 = 1,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.48/5,030.28 = 1,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.48x = 5,030.28 × 1,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.48x = 5,258,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,453.50/3,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.59

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