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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.84, 5,033.40 and 1,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.84, 5,033.40 and 1,046.40 is: 1,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.84 : 5,033.40 = 1,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.84/5,033.40 = 1,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.84x = 5,033.40 × 1,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.84x = 5,266,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,949.76/3,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.96

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