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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.39, 5,059.80 and 1,526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.39, 5,059.80 and 1,526.97 is: 2,288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.39 : 5,059.80 = 1,526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.39/5,059.80 = 1,526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.39x = 5,059.80 × 1,526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.39x = 7,726,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,162.81/3,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.97

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