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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.07, 5,027.45 and 1,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.07, 5,027.45 and 1,011.02 is: 1,516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.07 : 5,027.45 = 1,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.07/5,027.45 = 1,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.07x = 5,027.45 × 1,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.07x = 5,082,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,852.50/3,351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.78

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