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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.03, 5,026.19 and 1,502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.03, 5,026.19 and 1,502.42 is: 2,254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.03 : 5,026.19 = 1,502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.03/5,026.19 = 1,502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.03x = 5,026.19 × 1,502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.03x = 7,551,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,415.74/3,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.14

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