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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.32, 4,988.59 and 1,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.32, 4,988.59 and 1,376.46 is: 2,064.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.32 : 4,988.59 = 1,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.32/4,988.59 = 1,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.32x = 4,988.59 × 1,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.32x = 6,866,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,591.15/3,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.94

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