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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.72, 5,004.59 and 1,775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.72, 5,004.59 and 1,775.45 is: 2,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.72 : 5,004.59 = 1,775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.72/5,004.59 = 1,775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.72x = 5,004.59 × 1,775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.72x = 8,885,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,402.95/3,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.72

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