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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.45, 4,996.41 and 1,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.45, 4,996.41 and 1,381.66 is: 2,073.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.45 : 4,996.41 = 1,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.45/4,996.41 = 1,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.45x = 4,996.41 × 1,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.45x = 6,903,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,312.80/3,329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.41

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