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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.90, 5,061.93 and 1,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.90, 5,061.93 and 1,034.81 is: 1,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.90 : 5,061.93 = 1,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.90/5,061.93 = 1,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.90x = 5,061.93 × 1,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.90x = 5,238,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,125.58/3,374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.08

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