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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.72, 4,993.40 and 1,576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.72, 4,993.40 and 1,576.07 is: 2,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.72 : 4,993.40 = 1,576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.72/4,993.40 = 1,576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.72x = 4,993.40 × 1,576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.72x = 7,869,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,869,964.86/3,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.71

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