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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.13, 4,994.67 and 1,250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.13, 4,994.67 and 1,250.79 is: 1,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.13 : 4,994.67 = 1,250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.13/4,994.67 = 1,250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.13x = 4,994.67 × 1,250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.13x = 6,247,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,283.29/3,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.86

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