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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.64, 5,057.32 and 1,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.64, 5,057.32 and 1,520.44 is: 2,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.64 : 5,057.32 = 1,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.64/5,057.32 = 1,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.64x = 5,057.32 × 1,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.64x = 7,689,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,351.62/3,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.27

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