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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.30, 4,995.12 and 1,356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.30, 4,995.12 and 1,356.43 is: 2,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.30 : 4,995.12 = 1,356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.30/4,995.12 = 1,356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.30x = 4,995.12 × 1,356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.30x = 6,775,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,510.91/3,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.89

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