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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.77, 5,016.80 and 1,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.77, 5,016.80 and 1,498.66 is: 2,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.77 : 5,016.80 = 1,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.77/5,016.80 = 1,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.77x = 5,016.80 × 1,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.77x = 7,518,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,468.69/3,345.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.15

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