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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.37, 5,055.55 and 1,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.37, 5,055.55 and 1,030.39 is: 1,545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.37 : 5,055.55 = 1,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.37/5,055.55 = 1,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.37x = 5,055.55 × 1,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.37x = 5,209,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,172.95/3,370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.58

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