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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.08, 5,011.28 and 1,492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.08, 5,011.28 and 1,492.47 is: 2,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.08 : 5,011.28 = 1,492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.08/5,011.28 = 1,492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.08x = 5,011.28 × 1,492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.08x = 7,479,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,190.13/3,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.22

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