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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.97, 5,024.10 and 1,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.97, 5,024.10 and 1,475.97 is: 2,212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.97 : 5,024.10 = 1,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.97/5,024.10 = 1,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.97x = 5,024.10 × 1,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.97x = 7,415,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,420.88/3,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.92

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