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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.77, 4,995.26 and 1,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.77, 4,995.26 and 1,251.22 is: 1,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.77 : 4,995.26 = 1,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.77/4,995.26 = 1,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.77x = 4,995.26 × 1,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.77x = 6,250,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,169.22/3,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.06

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