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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.56, 4,996.28 and 1,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.56, 4,996.28 and 1,251.02 is: 1,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.56 : 4,996.28 = 1,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.56/4,996.28 = 1,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.56x = 4,996.28 × 1,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.56x = 6,250,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,446.21/3,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.26

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