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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.64, 5,031.33 and 1,505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.64, 5,031.33 and 1,505.41 is: 2,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.64 : 5,031.33 = 1,505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.64/5,031.33 = 1,505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.64x = 5,031.33 × 1,505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.64x = 7,574,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,214.50/3,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.83

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