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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.99, 4,775.33 and 1,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.99, 4,775.33 and 1,333.13 is: 2,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.99 : 4,775.33 = 1,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.99/4,775.33 = 1,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.99x = 4,775.33 × 1,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.99x = 6,366,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,115.14/3,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.05

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