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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.25, 5,073.37 and 1,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.25, 5,073.37 and 1,533.02 is: 2,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.25 : 5,073.37 = 1,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.25/5,073.37 = 1,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.25x = 5,073.37 × 1,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.25x = 7,777,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,548.48/3,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.52

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