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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.72, 4,996.80 and 1,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.72, 4,996.80 and 1,251.36 is: 1,877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.72 : 4,996.80 = 1,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.72/4,996.80 = 1,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.72x = 4,996.80 × 1,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.72x = 6,252,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,795.65/3,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.31

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