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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.60, 4,995.32 and 2,508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.60, 4,995.32 and 2,508.32 is: 3,759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.60 : 4,995.32 = 2,508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.60/4,995.32 = 2,508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.60x = 4,995.32 × 2,508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.60x = 12,529,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529,861.06/3,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.79

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