Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.32, 5,040.48 and 1,052
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,360.32, 5,040.48 and 1,052 is: 1,578
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,360.32 : 5,040.48 = 1,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,360.32/5,040.48 = 1,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,360.32x = 5,040.48 × 1,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,360.32x = 5,302,584.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,302,584.96/3,360.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,578
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