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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.50, 5,030.97 and 1,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.50, 5,030.97 and 1,301.50 is: 1,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.50 : 5,030.97 = 1,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.50/5,030.97 = 1,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.50x = 5,030.97 × 1,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.50x = 6,547,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,807.46/3,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.53

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