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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.68, 5,001.27 and 1,384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.68, 5,001.27 and 1,384.87 is: 2,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.68 : 5,001.27 = 1,384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.68/5,001.27 = 1,384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.68x = 5,001.27 × 1,384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.68x = 6,926,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,108.78/3,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.24

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