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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.98, 5,000.09 and 1,385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.98, 5,000.09 and 1,385.34 is: 2,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.98 : 5,000.09 = 1,385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.98/5,000.09 = 1,385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.98x = 5,000.09 × 1,385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.98x = 6,926,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,824.68/3,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.27

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