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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.25, 4,996.55 and 1,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.25, 4,996.55 and 1,575.14 is: 2,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.25 : 4,996.55 = 1,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.25/4,996.55 = 1,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.25x = 4,996.55 × 1,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.25x = 7,870,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,255.24/3,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.14

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