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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.46, 5,056.20 and 1,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.46, 5,056.20 and 1,522.40 is: 2,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.46 : 5,056.20 = 1,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.46/5,056.20 = 1,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.46x = 5,056.20 × 1,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.46x = 7,697,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697,533.60/3,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.80

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