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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.90, 5,019.64 and 1,597.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.90, 5,019.64 and 1,597.61 is: 2,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.90 : 5,019.64 = 1,597.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.90/5,019.64 = 1,597.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.90x = 5,019.64 × 1,597.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.90x = 8,019,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,407.38/3,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.21

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