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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.05, 5,014.53 and 1,003.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.05, 5,014.53 and 1,003.07 is: 1,504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.05 : 5,014.53 = 1,003.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.05/5,014.53 = 1,003.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.05x = 5,014.53 × 1,003.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.05x = 5,029,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,899.53/3,343.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.58

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