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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.91, 5,079.35 and 1,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.91, 5,079.35 and 1,046.11 is: 1,569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.91 : 5,079.35 = 1,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.91/5,079.35 = 1,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.91x = 5,079.35 × 1,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.91x = 5,313,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,558.83/3,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.31

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