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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.32, 4,622.90 and 1,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.32, 4,622.90 and 1,002.33 is: 1,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.32 : 4,622.90 = 1,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.32/4,622.90 = 1,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.32x = 4,622.90 × 1,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.32x = 4,633,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,666.35/3,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.30

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