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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.82, 5,024.97 and 1,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.82, 5,024.97 and 1,501.02 is: 2,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.82 : 5,024.97 = 1,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.82/5,024.97 = 1,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.82x = 5,024.97 × 1,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.82x = 7,542,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,580.47/3,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.98

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