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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.47, 5,036.85 and 1,508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.47, 5,036.85 and 1,508.55 is: 2,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.47 : 5,036.85 = 1,508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.47/5,036.85 = 1,508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.47x = 5,036.85 × 1,508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.47x = 7,598,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,340.07/3,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.12

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