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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.40, 5,056.32 and 1,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.40, 5,056.32 and 1,030.28 is: 1,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.40 : 5,056.32 = 1,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.40/5,056.32 = 1,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.40x = 5,056.32 × 1,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.40x = 5,209,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,425.37/3,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.64

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