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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.63, 4,989.95 and 1,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.63, 4,989.95 and 1,378.88 is: 2,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.63 : 4,989.95 = 1,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.63/4,989.95 = 1,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.63x = 4,989.95 × 1,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.63x = 6,880,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,510.41/3,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.32

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