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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.25, 5,050.42 and 1,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.25, 5,050.42 and 1,027.55 is: 1,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.25 : 5,050.42 = 1,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.25/5,050.42 = 1,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.25x = 5,050.42 × 1,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.25x = 5,189,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,569.13/3,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.73

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