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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.56, 4,598.72 and 1,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.56, 4,598.72 and 1,935.28 is: 2,670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.56 : 4,598.72 = 1,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.56/4,598.72 = 1,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.56x = 4,598.72 × 1,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.56x = 8,899,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,810.84/3,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.56

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