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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.85, 5,026.41 and 1,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.85, 5,026.41 and 1,011.13 is: 1,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.85 : 5,026.41 = 1,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.85/5,026.41 = 1,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.85x = 5,026.41 × 1,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.85x = 5,082,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,353.94/3,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.28

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