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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.08, 4,995.12 and 1,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.08, 4,995.12 and 1,770.96 is: 2,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.08 : 4,995.12 = 1,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.08/4,995.12 = 1,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.08x = 4,995.12 × 1,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.08x = 8,846,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,157.72/3,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.85

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