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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.21, 5,032.53 and 1,505.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.21, 5,032.53 and 1,505.79 is: 2,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.21 : 5,032.53 = 1,505.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.21/5,032.53 = 1,505.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.21x = 5,032.53 × 1,505.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.21x = 7,577,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,933.35/3,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.23

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