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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.19, 4,996.12 and 1,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.19, 4,996.12 and 1,771.19 is: 2,655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.19 : 4,996.12 = 1,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.19/4,996.12 = 1,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.19x = 4,996.12 × 1,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.19x = 8,849,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849,077.78/3,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.63

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