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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.98, 5,042.74 and 1,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.98, 5,042.74 and 1,512.52 is: 2,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.98 : 5,042.74 = 1,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.98/5,042.74 = 1,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.98x = 5,042.74 × 1,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.98x = 7,627,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,245.10/3,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.00

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