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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.70, 5,045.55 and 1,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.70, 5,045.55 and 1,023.70 is: 1,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.70 : 5,045.55 = 1,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.70/5,045.55 = 1,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.70x = 5,045.55 × 1,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.70x = 5,165,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,129.54/3,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.55

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