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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.23, 4,991.52 and 1,572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.23, 4,991.52 and 1,572.23 is: 2,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.23 : 4,991.52 = 1,572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.23/4,991.52 = 1,572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.23x = 4,991.52 × 1,572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.23x = 7,847,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,792.53/3,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.66

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