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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.99, 4,990.40 and 1,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.99, 4,990.40 and 1,571.53 is: 2,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.99 : 4,990.40 = 1,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.99/4,990.40 = 1,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.99x = 4,990.40 × 1,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.99x = 7,842,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,555.45/3,327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.54

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