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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.62, 5,086.24 and 1,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.62, 5,086.24 and 1,050.64 is: 1,576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.62 : 5,086.24 = 1,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.62/5,086.24 = 1,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.62x = 5,086.24 × 1,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.62x = 5,343,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,791.85/3,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.05

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