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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.62, 5,046.80 and 1,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.62, 5,046.80 and 1,513.44 is: 2,270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.62 : 5,046.80 = 1,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.62/5,046.80 = 1,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.62x = 5,046.80 × 1,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.62x = 7,638,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,021.42/3,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.78

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