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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.92, 5,035.23 and 1,505.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.92, 5,035.23 and 1,505.79 is: 2,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.92 : 5,035.23 = 1,505.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.92/5,035.23 = 1,505.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.92x = 5,035.23 × 1,505.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.92x = 7,581,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,998.98/3,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.29

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