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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.89, 5,035.05 and 1,510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.89, 5,035.05 and 1,510.47 is: 2,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.89 : 5,035.05 = 1,510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.89/5,035.05 = 1,510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.89x = 5,035.05 × 1,510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.89x = 7,605,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,291.97/3,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.23

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