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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.46, 4,996.42 and 1,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.46, 4,996.42 and 1,252.08 is: 1,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.46 : 4,996.42 = 1,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.46/4,996.42 = 1,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.46x = 4,996.42 × 1,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.46x = 6,255,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255,917.55/3,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.27

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