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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.67, 5,027.05 and 1,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.67, 5,027.05 and 1,011.98 is: 1,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.67 : 5,027.05 = 1,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.67/5,027.05 = 1,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.67x = 5,027.05 × 1,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.67x = 5,087,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,243.86/3,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.37

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