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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.63, 5,007.96 and 1,777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.63, 5,007.96 and 1,777.95 is: 2,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.63 : 5,007.96 = 1,777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.63/5,007.96 = 1,777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.63x = 5,007.96 × 1,777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.63x = 8,903,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,903,902.48/3,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.53

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