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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.00, 4,996.53 and 1,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.00, 4,996.53 and 1,771.62 is: 2,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.00 : 4,996.53 = 1,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.00/4,996.53 = 1,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.00x = 4,996.53 × 1,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.00x = 8,851,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,952.48/3,332.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.65

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