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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.98, 4,994.09 and 1,381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.98, 4,994.09 and 1,381.34 is: 2,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.98 : 4,994.09 = 1,381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.98/4,994.09 = 1,381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.98x = 4,994.09 × 1,381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.98x = 6,898,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,504.40/3,328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.26

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