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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.08, 4,966.14 and 1,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.08, 4,966.14 and 1,002.28 is: 1,503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.08 : 4,966.14 = 1,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.08/4,966.14 = 1,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.08x = 4,966.14 × 1,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.08x = 4,977,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,462.80/3,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.27

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