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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.17, 4,502.27 and 1,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.17, 4,502.27 and 1,026.66 is: 1,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.17 : 4,502.27 = 1,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.17/4,502.27 = 1,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.17x = 4,502.27 × 1,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.17x = 4,622,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,300.52/3,001.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.17

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