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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.76, 4,995.37 and 2,515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.76, 4,995.37 and 2,515.63 is: 3,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.76 : 4,995.37 = 2,515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.76/4,995.37 = 2,515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.76x = 4,995.37 × 2,515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.76x = 12,566,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566,502.63/3,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.21

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