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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.78, 5,050.43 and 1,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.78, 5,050.43 and 1,026.99 is: 1,540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.78 : 5,050.43 = 1,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.78/5,050.43 = 1,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.78x = 5,050.43 × 1,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.78x = 5,186,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,741.11/3,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.56

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