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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.49, 4,994.24 and 1,573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.49, 4,994.24 and 1,573.92 is: 2,360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.49 : 4,994.24 = 1,573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.49/4,994.24 = 1,573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.49x = 4,994.24 × 1,573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.49x = 7,860,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,534.22/3,329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.88

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