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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.94, 4,501.42 and 1,027.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.94, 4,501.42 and 1,027.01 is: 1,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.94 : 4,501.42 = 1,027.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.94/4,501.42 = 1,027.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.94x = 4,501.42 × 1,027.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.94x = 4,623,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,006.16/3,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.01

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