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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.84, 4,991.76 and 1,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.84, 4,991.76 and 1,596.06 is: 2,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.84 : 4,991.76 = 1,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.84/4,991.76 = 1,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.84x = 4,991.76 × 1,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.84x = 7,967,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,148.47/3,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.09

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