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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.96, 4,995.36 and 1,575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.96, 4,995.36 and 1,575.69 is: 2,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.96 : 4,995.36 = 1,575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.96/4,995.36 = 1,575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.96x = 4,995.36 × 1,575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.96x = 7,871,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,138.80/3,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.02

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