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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.28, 4,965.38 and 1,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.28, 4,965.38 and 1,001.78 is: 1,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.28 : 4,965.38 = 1,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.28/4,965.38 = 1,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.28x = 4,965.38 × 1,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.28x = 4,974,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,218.38/3,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.66

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