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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.59, 5,069.63 and 1,533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.59, 5,069.63 and 1,533.15 is: 2,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.59 : 5,069.63 = 1,533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.59/5,069.63 = 1,533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.59x = 5,069.63 × 1,533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.59x = 7,772,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,495.57/3,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.79

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