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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.68, 4,969.74 and 1,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.68, 4,969.74 and 1,004.36 is: 1,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.68 : 4,969.74 = 1,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.68/4,969.74 = 1,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.68x = 4,969.74 × 1,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.68x = 4,991,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,408.07/3,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.76

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