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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.03, 4,966.86 and 1,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.03, 4,966.86 and 1,337.07 is: 2,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.03 : 4,966.86 = 1,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.03/4,966.86 = 1,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.03x = 4,966.86 × 1,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.03x = 6,641,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,039.50/3,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.13

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