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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.50, 5,004.06 and 1,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.50, 5,004.06 and 1,027 is: 1,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.50 : 5,004.06 = 1,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.50/5,004.06 = 1,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.50x = 5,004.06 × 1,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.50x = 5,139,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139,169.62/3,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.75

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