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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.10, 4,997.34 and 1,382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.10, 4,997.34 and 1,382.43 is: 2,073.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.10 : 4,997.34 = 1,382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.10/4,997.34 = 1,382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.10x = 4,997.34 × 1,382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.10x = 6,908,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,472.74/3,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.31

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