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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.84, 5,051.28 and 1,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.84, 5,051.28 and 1,522.24 is: 2,281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.84 : 5,051.28 = 1,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.84/5,051.28 = 1,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.84x = 5,051.28 × 1,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.84x = 7,689,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,260.47/3,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.79

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