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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.23, 4,995.96 and 1,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.23, 4,995.96 and 1,382.59 is: 2,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.23 : 4,995.96 = 1,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.23/4,995.96 = 1,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.23x = 4,995.96 × 1,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.23x = 6,907,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,907,339.36/3,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.13

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