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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.51, 4,994.87 and 1,770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.51, 4,994.87 and 1,770.26 is: 2,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.51 : 4,994.87 = 1,770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.51/4,994.87 = 1,770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.51x = 4,994.87 × 1,770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.51x = 8,842,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,184.74/3,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.71

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