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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.83, 5,009.77 and 1,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.83, 5,009.77 and 1,779.16 is: 2,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.83 : 5,009.77 = 1,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.83/5,009.77 = 1,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.83x = 5,009.77 × 1,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.83x = 8,913,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,182.39/3,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.35

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