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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.95, 4,995.62 and 1,381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.95, 4,995.62 and 1,381.15 is: 2,072.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.95 : 4,995.62 = 1,381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.95/4,995.62 = 1,381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.95x = 4,995.62 × 1,381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.95x = 6,899,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,712.85/3,328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.64

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