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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.22, 5,017.77 and 1,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.22, 5,017.77 and 1,497.35 is: 2,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.22 : 5,017.77 = 1,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.22/5,017.77 = 1,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.22x = 5,017.77 × 1,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.22x = 7,513,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,357.91/3,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.33

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