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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.54, 4,966.77 and 1,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.54, 4,966.77 and 1,002.50 is: 1,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.54 : 4,966.77 = 1,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.54/4,966.77 = 1,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.54x = 4,966.77 × 1,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.54x = 4,979,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,186.93/3,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.59

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