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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.48, 5,000.84 and 1,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.48, 5,000.84 and 1,385.84 is: 2,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.48 : 5,000.84 = 1,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.48/5,000.84 = 1,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.48x = 5,000.84 × 1,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.48x = 6,930,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930,332.17/3,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.01

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