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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.54, 5,039.46 and 1,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.54, 5,039.46 and 1,510.96 is: 2,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.54 : 5,039.46 = 1,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.54/5,039.46 = 1,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.54x = 5,039.46 × 1,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.54x = 7,614,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,422.48/3,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.18

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