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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.44, 5,019.78 and 1,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.44, 5,019.78 and 1,497.60 is: 2,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.44 : 5,019.78 = 1,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.44/5,019.78 = 1,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.44x = 5,019.78 × 1,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.44x = 7,517,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,622.53/3,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.45

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