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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.92, 5,033.40 and 1,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.92, 5,033.40 and 1,046.44 is: 1,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.92 : 5,033.40 = 1,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.92/5,033.40 = 1,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.92x = 5,033.40 × 1,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.92x = 5,267,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,151.10/3,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.98

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