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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.56, 4,996.90 and 1,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.56, 4,996.90 and 1,251.10 is: 1,877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.56 : 4,996.90 = 1,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.56/4,996.90 = 1,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.56x = 4,996.90 × 1,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.56x = 6,251,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,251,621.59/3,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.61

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