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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.84, 5,554.26 and 1,511.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.84, 5,554.26 and 1,511.19 is: 2,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.84 : 5,554.26 = 1,511.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.84/5,554.26 = 1,511.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.84x = 5,554.26 × 1,511.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.84x = 8,393,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,542.17/3,702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.79

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