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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.26, 5,027.06 and 1,502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.26, 5,027.06 and 1,502.70 is: 2,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.26 : 5,027.06 = 1,502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.26/5,027.06 = 1,502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.26x = 5,027.06 × 1,502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.26x = 7,554,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,163.06/3,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.80

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