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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.93, 5,039.66 and 1,510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.93, 5,039.66 and 1,510.47 is: 2,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.93 : 5,039.66 = 1,510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.93/5,039.66 = 1,510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.93x = 5,039.66 × 1,510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.93x = 7,612,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,230.04/3,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.92

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