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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.89, 4,970.82 and 1,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.89, 4,970.82 and 1,005.39 is: 1,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.89 : 4,970.82 = 1,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.89/4,970.82 = 1,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.89x = 4,970.82 × 1,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.89x = 4,997,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,612.72/3,313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.08

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