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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.66, 5,023.94 and 1,501.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.66, 5,023.94 and 1,501.43 is: 2,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.66 : 5,023.94 = 1,501.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.66/5,023.94 = 1,501.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.66x = 5,023.94 × 1,501.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.66x = 7,543,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,061.61/3,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.22

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