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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.88, 5,001.48 and 1,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.88, 5,001.48 and 1,874.88 is: 2,813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.88 : 5,001.48 = 1,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.88/5,001.48 = 1,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.88x = 5,001.48 × 1,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.88x = 9,377,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377,174.82/3,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.54

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