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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.96, 5,050.05 and 1,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.96, 5,050.05 and 1,026.06 is: 1,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.96 : 5,050.05 = 1,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.96/5,050.05 = 1,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.96x = 5,050.05 × 1,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.96x = 5,181,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,654.30/3,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.43

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