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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.08, 5,032.32 and 1,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.08, 5,032.32 and 1,505 is: 2,258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.08 : 5,032.32 = 1,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.08/5,032.32 = 1,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.08x = 5,032.32 × 1,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.08x = 7,573,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,641.60/3,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.04

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