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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.61, 5,007.89 and 1,489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.61, 5,007.89 and 1,489.86 is: 2,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.61 : 5,007.89 = 1,489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.61/5,007.89 = 1,489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.61x = 5,007.89 × 1,489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.61x = 7,461,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,058.72/3,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.45

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