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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.73, 4,997.70 and 1,576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.73, 4,997.70 and 1,576.26 is: 2,364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.73 : 4,997.70 = 1,576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.73/4,997.70 = 1,576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.73x = 4,997.70 × 1,576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.73x = 7,877,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,674.60/3,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.44

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