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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.06, 4,999.62 and 1,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.06, 4,999.62 and 1,253.54 is: 1,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.06 : 4,999.62 = 1,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.06/4,999.62 = 1,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.06x = 4,999.62 × 1,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.06x = 6,267,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,192.39/3,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.31

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