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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.54, 5,001.35 and 1,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.54, 5,001.35 and 1,253.73 is: 1,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.54 : 5,001.35 = 1,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.54/5,001.35 = 1,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.54x = 5,001.35 × 1,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.54x = 6,270,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,342.54/3,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.99

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