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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.28, 4,998.36 and 1,356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.28, 4,998.36 and 1,356.47 is: 2,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.28 : 4,998.36 = 1,356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.28/4,998.36 = 1,356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.28x = 4,998.36 × 1,356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.28x = 6,780,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,125.39/3,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.68

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