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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.53, 4,999.23 and 1,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.53, 4,999.23 and 1,385.25 is: 2,077.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.53 : 4,999.23 = 1,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.53/4,999.23 = 1,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.53x = 4,999.23 × 1,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.53x = 6,925,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,183.36/3,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.44

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