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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.58, 4,995.37 and 1,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.58, 4,995.37 and 1,329.26 is: 1,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.58 : 4,995.37 = 1,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.58/4,995.37 = 1,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.58x = 4,995.37 × 1,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.58x = 6,640,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,145.53/3,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.69

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