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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.37, 4,998.55 and 1,771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.37, 4,998.55 and 1,771.39 is: 2,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.37 : 4,998.55 = 1,771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.37/4,998.55 = 1,771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.37x = 4,998.55 × 1,771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.37x = 8,854,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,854,398.19/3,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.09

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