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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.34, 4,992.22 and 1,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.34, 4,992.22 and 1,572.88 is: 2,359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.34 : 4,992.22 = 1,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.34/4,992.22 = 1,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.34x = 4,992.22 × 1,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.34x = 7,852,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,162.99/3,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.89

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