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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.40, 5,035.38 and 1,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.40, 5,035.38 and 1,047.64 is: 1,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.40 : 5,035.38 = 1,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.40/5,035.38 = 1,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.40x = 5,035.38 × 1,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.40x = 5,275,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,265.50/3,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.24

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