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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.67, 4,995.52 and 1,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.67, 4,995.52 and 1,357.44 is: 2,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.67 : 4,995.52 = 1,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.67/4,995.52 = 1,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.67x = 4,995.52 × 1,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.67x = 6,781,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,118.67/3,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.74

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