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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.94, 4,635.78 and 1,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.94, 4,635.78 and 1,333.98 is: 2,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.94 : 4,635.78 = 1,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.94/4,635.78 = 1,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.94x = 4,635.78 × 1,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.94x = 6,184,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,037.80/3,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.35

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