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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.37, 5,049.44 and 1,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.37, 5,049.44 and 1,026.78 is: 1,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.37 : 5,049.44 = 1,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.37/5,049.44 = 1,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.37x = 5,049.44 × 1,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.37x = 5,184,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,643.78/3,367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.67

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