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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.98, 4,998.59 and 1,384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.98, 4,998.59 and 1,384.34 is: 2,076.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.98 : 4,998.59 = 1,384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.98/4,998.59 = 1,384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.98x = 4,998.59 × 1,384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.98x = 6,919,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919,716.17/3,331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.76

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