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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.06, 5,033.40 and 1,507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.06, 5,033.40 and 1,507.25 is: 2,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.06 : 5,033.40 = 1,507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.06/5,033.40 = 1,507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.06x = 5,033.40 × 1,507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.06x = 7,586,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,566.98/3,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.91

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