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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.71, 4,997.60 and 1,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.71, 4,997.60 and 1,358.76 is: 2,037.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.71 : 4,997.60 = 1,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.71/4,997.60 = 1,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.71x = 4,997.60 × 1,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.71x = 6,790,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,790,538.98/3,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.54

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