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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.98, 4,995.59 and 1,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.98, 4,995.59 and 1,382.34 is: 2,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.98 : 4,995.59 = 1,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.98/4,995.59 = 1,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.98x = 4,995.59 × 1,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.98x = 6,905,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905,603.88/3,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.77

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