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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.88, 5,054.50 and 1,519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.88, 5,054.50 and 1,519.83 is: 2,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.88 : 5,054.50 = 1,519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.88/5,054.50 = 1,519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.88x = 5,054.50 × 1,519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.88x = 7,681,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,976.94/3,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.92

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