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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.72, 4,999.08 and 1,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.72, 4,999.08 and 1,279.28 is: 1,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.72 : 4,999.08 = 1,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.72/4,999.08 = 1,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.72x = 4,999.08 × 1,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.72x = 6,395,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,223.06/3,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.92

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