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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.06, 5,034.90 and 1,508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.06, 5,034.90 and 1,508.25 is: 2,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.06 : 5,034.90 = 1,508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.06/5,034.90 = 1,508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.06x = 5,034.90 × 1,508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.06x = 7,593,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,887.93/3,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.41

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