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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.23, 4,996.08 and 1,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.23, 4,996.08 and 1,381.44 is: 2,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.23 : 4,996.08 = 1,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.23/4,996.08 = 1,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.23x = 4,996.08 × 1,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.23x = 6,901,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,778.51/3,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.08

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