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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.82, 5,029.26 and 1,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.82, 5,029.26 and 1,012.83 is: 1,519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.82 : 5,029.26 = 1,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.82/5,029.26 = 1,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.82x = 5,029.26 × 1,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.82x = 5,093,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,785.41/3,352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.26

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