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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.56, 4,998.81 and 2,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.56, 4,998.81 and 2,602.72 is: 3,904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.56 : 4,998.81 = 2,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.56/4,998.81 = 2,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.56x = 4,998.81 × 2,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.56x = 13,010,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,010,502.76/3,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.06

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