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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.72, 4,598.90 and 1,916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.72, 4,598.90 and 1,916.33 is: 2,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.72 : 4,598.90 = 1,916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.72/4,598.90 = 1,916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.72x = 4,598.90 × 1,916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.72x = 8,813,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,010.04/3,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.39

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