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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.42, 5,058.63 and 1,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.42, 5,058.63 and 1,522.53 is: 2,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.42 : 5,058.63 = 1,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.42/5,058.63 = 1,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.42x = 5,058.63 × 1,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.42x = 7,701,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,915.93/3,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.80

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