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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.40, 4,963.92 and 1,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.40, 4,963.92 and 1,001.60 is: 1,501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.40 : 4,963.92 = 1,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.40/4,963.92 = 1,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.40x = 4,963.92 × 1,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.40x = 4,971,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,862.27/3,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.89

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