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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.66, 5,051.37 and 1,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.66, 5,051.37 and 1,027.57 is: 1,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.66 : 5,051.37 = 1,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.66/5,051.37 = 1,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.66x = 5,051.37 × 1,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.66x = 5,190,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,618.50/3,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.31

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