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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.66, 4,961.49 and 1,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.66, 4,961.49 and 1,575.34 is: 2,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.66 : 4,961.49 = 1,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.66/4,961.49 = 1,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.66x = 4,961.49 × 1,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.66x = 7,816,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,033.66/3,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.01

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