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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.77, 5,082.76 and 1,049.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.77, 5,082.76 and 1,049.11 is: 1,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.77 : 5,082.76 = 1,049.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.77/5,082.76 = 1,049.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.77x = 5,082.76 × 1,049.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.77x = 5,332,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332,374.34/3,389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.08

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