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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.51, 5,030.63 and 1,274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.51, 5,030.63 and 1,274.01 is: 1,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.51 : 5,030.63 = 1,274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.51/5,030.63 = 1,274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.51x = 5,030.63 × 1,274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.51x = 6,409,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,082.32/3,354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.59

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