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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.33, 4,627.68 and 1,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.33, 4,627.68 and 1,333.16 is: 1,998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.33 : 4,627.68 = 1,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.33/4,627.68 = 1,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.33x = 4,627.68 × 1,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.33x = 6,169,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,435.76/3,087.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.31

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