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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.59, 4,968.88 and 1,575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.59, 4,968.88 and 1,575.95 is: 2,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.59 : 4,968.88 = 1,575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.59/4,968.88 = 1,575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.59x = 4,968.88 × 1,575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.59x = 7,830,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,677.65/3,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.92

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