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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.77, 4,967.98 and 1,558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.77, 4,967.98 and 1,558.59 is: 2,337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.77 : 4,967.98 = 1,558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.77/4,967.98 = 1,558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.77x = 4,967.98 × 1,558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.77x = 7,743,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,021.42/3,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.33

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