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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.33, 5,022.46 and 1,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.33, 5,022.46 and 1,008.32 is: 1,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.33 : 5,022.46 = 1,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.33/5,022.46 = 1,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.33x = 5,022.46 × 1,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.33x = 5,064,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,259.42/3,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.48

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