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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.78, 5,033.70 and 1,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.78, 5,033.70 and 1,047.28 is: 1,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.78 : 5,033.70 = 1,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.78/5,033.70 = 1,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.78x = 5,033.70 × 1,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.78x = 5,271,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,693.34/3,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.93

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