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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.58, 4,975.64 and 1,236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.58, 4,975.64 and 1,236.59 is: 1,855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.58 : 4,975.64 = 1,236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.58/4,975.64 = 1,236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.58x = 4,975.64 × 1,236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.58x = 6,152,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,795.61/3,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.17

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