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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.10, 4,998.15 and 1,384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.10, 4,998.15 and 1,384.46 is: 2,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.10 : 4,998.15 = 1,384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.10/4,998.15 = 1,384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.10x = 4,998.15 × 1,384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.10x = 6,919,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919,713.76/3,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.68

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