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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.52, 5,001.66 and 1,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.52, 5,001.66 and 1,281.96 is: 1,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.52 : 5,001.66 = 1,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.52/5,001.66 = 1,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.52x = 5,001.66 × 1,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.52x = 6,411,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411,928.05/3,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.05

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