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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.00, 4,996.80 and 1,386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.00, 4,996.80 and 1,386.66 is: 2,078.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.00 : 4,996.80 = 1,386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.00/4,996.80 = 1,386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.00x = 4,996.80 × 1,386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.00x = 6,928,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,878.65/3,333.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.87

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