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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.62, 5,021.41 and 1,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.62, 5,021.41 and 1,007.62 is: 1,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.62 : 5,021.41 = 1,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.62/5,021.41 = 1,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.62x = 5,021.41 × 1,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.62x = 5,059,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,673.14/3,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.42

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