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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.70, 5,018.55 and 1,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.70, 5,018.55 and 1,591.62 is: 2,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.70 : 5,018.55 = 1,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.70/5,018.55 = 1,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.70x = 5,018.55 × 1,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.70x = 7,987,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987,624.55/3,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.00

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