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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.73, 5,001.06 and 1,384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.73, 5,001.06 and 1,384.94 is: 2,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.73 : 5,001.06 = 1,384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.73/5,001.06 = 1,384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.73x = 5,001.06 × 1,384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.73x = 6,926,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,143.03/3,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.22

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