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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.76, 4,969.96 and 1,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.76, 4,969.96 and 1,004.26 is: 1,506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.76 : 4,969.96 = 1,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.76/4,969.96 = 1,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.76x = 4,969.96 × 1,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.76x = 4,991,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,132.03/3,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.64

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