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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.52, 4,598.61 and 1,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.52, 4,598.61 and 1,916.14 is: 2,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.52 : 4,598.61 = 1,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.52/4,598.61 = 1,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.52x = 4,598.61 × 1,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.52x = 8,811,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,573.86/3,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.12

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