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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.64, 4,997.44 and 1,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.64, 4,997.44 and 1,383.68 is: 2,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.64 : 4,997.44 = 1,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.64/4,997.44 = 1,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.64x = 4,997.44 × 1,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.64x = 6,914,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,857.78/3,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.89

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