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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.91, 5,076.89 and 1,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.91, 5,076.89 and 1,012.95 is: 1,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.91 : 5,076.89 = 1,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.91/5,076.89 = 1,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.91x = 5,076.89 × 1,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.91x = 5,142,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,635.73/3,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.28

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