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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.26, 4,997.58 and 1,576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.26, 4,997.58 and 1,576.18 is: 2,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.26 : 4,997.58 = 1,576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.26/4,997.58 = 1,576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.26x = 4,997.58 × 1,576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.26x = 7,877,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,085.64/3,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.89

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