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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.27, 4,550.40 and 1,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.27, 4,550.40 and 1,389.96 is: 2,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.27 : 4,550.40 = 1,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.27/4,550.40 = 1,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.27x = 4,550.40 × 1,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.27x = 6,324,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,873.98/3,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.17

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