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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.33, 4,601.39 and 1,335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.33, 4,601.39 and 1,335.09 is: 2,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.33 : 4,601.39 = 1,335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.33/4,601.39 = 1,335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.33x = 4,601.39 × 1,335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.33x = 6,143,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,263.10/3,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.46

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