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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.26, 4,966.21 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.26, 4,966.21 and 1,001.76 is: 1,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.26 : 4,966.21 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.26/4,966.21 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.26x = 4,966.21 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.26x = 4,974,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,950.53/3,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.89

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