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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.59, 5,031.57 and 1,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.59, 5,031.57 and 1,046.09 is: 1,569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.59 : 5,031.57 = 1,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.59/5,031.57 = 1,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.59x = 5,031.57 × 1,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.59x = 5,263,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,475.06/3,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.04

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