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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.67, 5,202.96 and 1,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.67, 5,202.96 and 1,003.46 is: 1,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.67 : 5,202.96 = 1,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.67/5,202.96 = 1,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.67x = 5,202.96 × 1,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.67x = 5,220,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,962.24/3,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.18

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