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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.76, 4,994.01 and 1,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.76, 4,994.01 and 1,382.13 is: 2,072.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.76 : 4,994.01 = 1,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.76/4,994.01 = 1,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.76x = 4,994.01 × 1,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.76x = 6,902,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,371.04/3,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.93

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