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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.30, 5,057.55 and 1,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.30, 5,057.55 and 1,523.28 is: 2,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.30 : 5,057.55 = 1,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.30/5,057.55 = 1,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.30x = 5,057.55 × 1,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.30x = 7,704,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704,064.76/3,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.19

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