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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.21, 4,960.57 and 1,552.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.21, 4,960.57 and 1,552.61 is: 2,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.21 : 4,960.57 = 1,552.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.21/4,960.57 = 1,552.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.21x = 4,960.57 × 1,552.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.21x = 7,701,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,839.11/3,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.80

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