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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.16, 4,991.82 and 1,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.16, 4,991.82 and 1,595.56 is: 2,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.16 : 4,991.82 = 1,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.16/4,991.82 = 1,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.16x = 4,991.82 × 1,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.16x = 7,964,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964,748.32/3,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.86

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