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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.22, 4,990.87 and 1,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.22, 4,990.87 and 1,595.44 is: 2,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.22 : 4,990.87 = 1,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.22/4,990.87 = 1,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.22x = 4,990.87 × 1,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.22x = 7,962,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,962,608.68/3,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.18

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