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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.40, 4,964.40 and 1,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.40, 4,964.40 and 1,001.12 is: 1,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.40 : 4,964.40 = 1,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.40/4,964.40 = 1,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.40x = 4,964.40 × 1,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.40x = 4,969,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,960.13/3,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.32

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