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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.92, 5,027.70 and 1,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.92, 5,027.70 and 1,011.92 is: 1,517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.92 : 5,027.70 = 1,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.92/5,027.70 = 1,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.92x = 5,027.70 × 1,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.92x = 5,087,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,630.18/3,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.83

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