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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.12, 5,001.22 and 1,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.12, 5,001.22 and 1,773.44 is: 2,661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.12 : 5,001.22 = 1,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.12/5,001.22 = 1,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.12x = 5,001.22 × 1,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.12x = 8,869,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869,334.16/3,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.77

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