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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.76, 5,097.58 and 1,525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.76, 5,097.58 and 1,525.30 is: 2,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.76 : 5,097.58 = 1,525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.76/5,097.58 = 1,525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.76x = 5,097.58 × 1,525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.76x = 7,775,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,331.15/3,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.03

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