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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.32, 4,965.48 and 1,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.32, 4,965.48 and 1,001.82 is: 1,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.32 : 4,965.48 = 1,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.32/4,965.48 = 1,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.32x = 4,965.48 × 1,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.32x = 4,974,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,517.17/3,310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.73

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