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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.85, 4,994.58 and 2,549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.85, 4,994.58 and 2,549.82 is: 3,821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.85 : 4,994.58 = 2,549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.85/4,994.58 = 2,549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.85x = 4,994.58 × 2,549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.85x = 12,735,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735,279.98/3,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.14

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