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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.62, 5,019.24 and 1,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.62, 5,019.24 and 1,005.62 is: 1,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.62 : 5,019.24 = 1,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.62/5,019.24 = 1,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.62x = 5,019.24 × 1,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.62x = 5,047,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,448.13/3,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.67

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