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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.99, 4,623.66 and 1,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.99, 4,623.66 and 1,002.21 is: 1,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.99 : 4,623.66 = 1,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.99/4,623.66 = 1,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.99x = 4,623.66 × 1,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.99x = 4,633,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,878.29/3,081.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.53

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