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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.05, 5,055.71 and 1,496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.05, 5,055.71 and 1,496.92 is: 2,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.05 : 5,055.71 = 1,496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.05/5,055.71 = 1,496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.05x = 5,055.71 × 1,496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.05x = 7,567,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,993.41/3,372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.33

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