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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.60, 5,039.68 and 1,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.60, 5,039.68 and 1,511.76 is: 2,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.60 : 5,039.68 = 1,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.60/5,039.68 = 1,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.60x = 5,039.68 × 1,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.60x = 7,618,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,786.64/3,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.42

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