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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.52, 5,030.33 and 1,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.52, 5,030.33 and 1,507.29 is: 2,258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.52 : 5,030.33 = 1,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.52/5,030.33 = 1,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.52x = 5,030.33 × 1,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.52x = 7,582,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,158.57/3,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.93

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