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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.23, 5,023.77 and 1,501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.23, 5,023.77 and 1,501.36 is: 2,251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.23 : 5,023.77 = 1,501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.23/5,023.77 = 1,501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.23x = 5,023.77 × 1,501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.23x = 7,542,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,487.33/3,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.33

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