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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.55, 5,056.34 and 1,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.55, 5,056.34 and 1,030.01 is: 1,545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.55 : 5,056.34 = 1,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.55/5,056.34 = 1,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.55x = 5,056.34 × 1,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.55x = 5,208,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,050.33/3,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.17

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