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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.62, 5,019.91 and 1,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.62, 5,019.91 and 1,006.62 is: 1,509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.62 : 5,019.91 = 1,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.62/5,019.91 = 1,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.62x = 5,019.91 × 1,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.62x = 5,053,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,120.46/3,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.92

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