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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.68, 5,056.23 and 1,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.68, 5,056.23 and 1,030.97 is: 1,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.68 : 5,056.23 = 1,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.68/5,056.23 = 1,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.68x = 5,056.23 × 1,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.68x = 5,212,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,796.16/3,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.06

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