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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.29, 5,052.97 and 1,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.29, 5,052.97 and 1,027.76 is: 1,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.29 : 5,052.97 = 1,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.29/5,052.97 = 1,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.29x = 5,052.97 × 1,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.29x = 5,193,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,212.61/3,368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.80

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