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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.39, 5,003.58 and 1,485.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.39, 5,003.58 and 1,485.78 is: 2,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.39 : 5,003.58 = 1,485.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.39/5,003.58 = 1,485.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.39x = 5,003.58 × 1,485.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.39x = 7,434,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,219.09/3,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.23

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