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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.40, 4,965.90 and 1,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.40, 4,965.90 and 1,002.12 is: 1,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.40 : 4,965.90 = 1,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.40/4,965.90 = 1,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.40x = 4,965.90 × 1,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.40x = 4,976,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,427.71/3,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.82

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