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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.85, 5,014.13 and 1,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.85, 5,014.13 and 1,002.82 is: 1,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.85 : 5,014.13 = 1,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.85/5,014.13 = 1,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.85x = 5,014.13 × 1,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.85x = 5,028,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,269.85/3,342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.19

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