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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.77, 4,599.50 and 1,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.77, 4,599.50 and 1,916.92 is: 2,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.77 : 4,599.50 = 1,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.77/4,599.50 = 1,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.77x = 4,599.50 × 1,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.77x = 8,816,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,843.83/3,332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.50

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