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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.48, 4,994.83 and 1,381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.48, 4,994.83 and 1,381.84 is: 2,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.48 : 4,994.83 = 1,381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.48/4,994.83 = 1,381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.48x = 4,994.83 × 1,381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.48x = 6,902,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,055.89/3,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.01

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