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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.53, 5,002.54 and 1,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.53, 5,002.54 and 1,255.76 is: 1,883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.53 : 5,002.54 = 1,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.53/5,002.54 = 1,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.53x = 5,002.54 × 1,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.53x = 6,281,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,961.48/3,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.35

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