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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.76, 4,598.80 and 1,916.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.76, 4,598.80 and 1,916.47 is: 2,644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.76 : 4,598.80 = 1,916.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.76/4,598.80 = 1,916.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.76x = 4,598.80 × 1,916.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.76x = 8,813,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,462.24/3,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.49

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