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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.36, 4,994.16 and 1,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.36, 4,994.16 and 1,768.56 is: 2,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.36 : 4,994.16 = 1,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.36/4,994.16 = 1,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.36x = 4,994.16 × 1,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.36x = 8,832,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,471.61/3,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.50

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