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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.08, 5,052.02 and 1,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.08, 5,052.02 and 1,027.99 is: 1,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.08 : 5,052.02 = 1,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.08/5,052.02 = 1,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.08x = 5,052.02 × 1,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.08x = 5,193,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,433.00/3,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.96

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