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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.53, 5,082.96 and 1,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.53, 5,082.96 and 1,050.15 is: 1,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.53 : 5,082.96 = 1,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.53/5,082.96 = 1,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.53x = 5,082.96 × 1,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.53x = 5,337,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,870.44/3,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.28

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