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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.30, 4,994.51 and 1,381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.30, 4,994.51 and 1,381.65 is: 2,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.30 : 4,994.51 = 1,381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.30/4,994.51 = 1,381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.30x = 4,994.51 × 1,381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.30x = 6,900,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,657.83/3,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.71

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