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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.74, 5,056.32 and 1,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.74, 5,056.32 and 1,031.13 is: 1,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.74 : 5,056.32 = 1,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.74/5,056.32 = 1,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.74x = 5,056.32 × 1,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.74x = 5,213,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,723.24/3,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.76

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