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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.99, 5,554.49 and 1,511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.99, 5,554.49 and 1,511.13 is: 2,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.99 : 5,554.49 = 1,511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.99/5,554.49 = 1,511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.99x = 5,554.49 × 1,511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.99x = 8,393,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,556.47/3,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.70

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