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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.19, 4,966.26 and 1,557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.19, 4,966.26 and 1,557.58 is: 2,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.19 : 4,966.26 = 1,557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.19/4,966.26 = 1,557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.19x = 4,966.26 × 1,557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.19x = 7,735,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,347.07/3,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.42

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