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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.04, 4,996.05 and 1,251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.04, 4,996.05 and 1,251.09 is: 1,877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.04 : 4,996.05 = 1,251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.04/4,996.05 = 1,251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.04x = 4,996.05 × 1,251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.04x = 6,250,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,508.19/3,329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.57

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