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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.55, 5,045.31 and 1,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.55, 5,045.31 and 1,023.54 is: 1,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.55 : 5,045.31 = 1,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.55/5,045.31 = 1,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.55x = 5,045.31 × 1,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.55x = 5,164,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,076.60/3,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.31

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