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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.94, 5,054.26 and 1,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.94, 5,054.26 and 1,030.16 is: 1,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.94 : 5,054.26 = 1,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.94/5,054.26 = 1,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.94x = 5,054.26 × 1,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.94x = 5,206,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,706.54/3,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.59

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