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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.64, 4,993.29 and 1,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.64, 4,993.29 and 1,868.16 is: 2,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.64 : 4,993.29 = 1,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.64/4,993.29 = 1,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.64x = 4,993.29 × 1,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.64x = 9,328,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328,264.65/3,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.06

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