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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.28, 5,055.20 and 1,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.28, 5,055.20 and 1,544 is: 2,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.28 : 5,055.20 = 1,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.28/5,055.20 = 1,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.28x = 5,055.20 × 1,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.28x = 7,805,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,228.80/3,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.59

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