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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.03, 5,549.49 and 1,508.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.03, 5,549.49 and 1,508.23 is: 2,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.03 : 5,549.49 = 1,508.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.03/5,549.49 = 1,508.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.03x = 5,549.49 × 1,508.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.03x = 8,369,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,369,907.30/3,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.12

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