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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.67, 5,376.46 and 1,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.67, 5,376.46 and 1,507.20 is: 2,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.67 : 5,376.46 = 1,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.67/5,376.46 = 1,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.67x = 5,376.46 × 1,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.67x = 8,103,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,400.51/3,586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.31

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