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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.52, 5,027.10 and 1,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.52, 5,027.10 and 1,503.24 is: 2,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.52 : 5,027.10 = 1,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.52/5,027.10 = 1,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.52x = 5,027.10 × 1,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.52x = 7,556,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,937.80/3,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.45

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