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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.28, 5,023.54 and 1,503.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.28, 5,023.54 and 1,503.17 is: 2,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.28 : 5,023.54 = 1,503.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.28/5,023.54 = 1,503.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.28x = 5,023.54 × 1,503.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.28x = 7,551,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,234.62/3,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.91

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