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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.08, 5,065.55 and 1,526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.08, 5,065.55 and 1,526.90 is: 2,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.08 : 5,065.55 = 1,526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.08/5,065.55 = 1,526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.08x = 5,065.55 × 1,526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.08x = 7,734,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734,575.31/3,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.32

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