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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.55, 4,623.27 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.55, 4,623.27 and 1,002.24 is: 1,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.55 : 4,623.27 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.55/4,623.27 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.55x = 4,623.27 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.55x = 4,633,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,626.12/3,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.18

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