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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.67, 5,004.05 and 1,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.67, 5,004.05 and 1,027.17 is: 1,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.67 : 5,004.05 = 1,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.67/5,004.05 = 1,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.67x = 5,004.05 × 1,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.67x = 5,140,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,004.90/3,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.92

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