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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.34, 4,996.03 and 1,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.34, 4,996.03 and 1,552 is: 2,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.34 : 4,996.03 = 1,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.34/4,996.03 = 1,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.34x = 4,996.03 × 1,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.34x = 7,753,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,838.56/3,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.15

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