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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.27, 4,995.32 and 1,250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.27, 4,995.32 and 1,250.27 is: 1,875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.27 : 4,995.32 = 1,250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.27/4,995.32 = 1,250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.27x = 4,995.32 × 1,250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.27x = 6,245,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,467.51/3,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.93

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