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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.32, 5,050.96 and 1,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.32, 5,050.96 and 1,521.44 is: 2,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.32 : 5,050.96 = 1,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.32/5,050.96 = 1,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.32x = 5,050.96 × 1,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.32x = 7,684,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684,732.58/3,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.80

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