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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.02, 4,996.33 and 1,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.02, 4,996.33 and 1,948.06 is: 2,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.02 : 4,996.33 = 1,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.02/4,996.33 = 1,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.02x = 4,996.33 × 1,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.02x = 9,733,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,157.65/3,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.10

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