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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.08, 5,033.82 and 1,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.08, 5,033.82 and 1,506 is: 2,259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.08 : 5,033.82 = 1,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.08/5,033.82 = 1,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.08x = 5,033.82 × 1,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.08x = 7,580,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,932.92/3,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.54

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