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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.27, 4,992.58 and 1,771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.27, 4,992.58 and 1,771.37 is: 2,651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.27 : 4,992.58 = 1,771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.27/4,992.58 = 1,771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.27x = 4,992.58 × 1,771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.27x = 8,843,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,672.61/3,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.56

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