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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.29, 4,988.13 and 1,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.29, 4,988.13 and 1,377.64 is: 2,066.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.29 : 4,988.13 = 1,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.29/4,988.13 = 1,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.29x = 4,988.13 × 1,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.29x = 6,871,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,847.41/3,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.54

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