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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.79, 5,045.69 and 1,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.79, 5,045.69 and 1,023.79 is: 1,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.79 : 5,045.69 = 1,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.79/5,045.69 = 1,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.79x = 5,045.69 × 1,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.79x = 5,165,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,726.97/3,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.69

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