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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.49, 5,063.58 and 1,035.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.49, 5,063.58 and 1,035.47 is: 1,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.49 : 5,063.58 = 1,035.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.49/5,063.58 = 1,035.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.49x = 5,063.58 × 1,035.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.49x = 5,243,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,180.01/3,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.31

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