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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.54, 4,966.35 and 1,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.54, 4,966.35 and 1,001.50 is: 1,502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.54 : 4,966.35 = 1,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.54/4,966.35 = 1,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.54x = 4,966.35 × 1,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.54x = 4,973,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,799.53/3,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.41

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