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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.67, 4,994.02 and 1,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.67, 4,994.02 and 1,356.44 is: 2,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.67 : 4,994.02 = 1,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.67/4,994.02 = 1,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.67x = 4,994.02 × 1,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.67x = 6,774,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,097.58/3,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.25

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