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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.22, 5,027.63 and 1,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.22, 5,027.63 and 1,503.40 is: 2,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.22 : 5,027.63 = 1,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.22/5,027.63 = 1,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.22x = 5,027.63 × 1,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.22x = 7,558,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,531.78/3,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.13

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