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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.79, 5,038.34 and 1,510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.79, 5,038.34 and 1,510.21 is: 2,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.79 : 5,038.34 = 1,510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.79/5,038.34 = 1,510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.79x = 5,038.34 × 1,510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.79x = 7,608,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,951.45/3,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.06

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