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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.59, 5,001.24 and 993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.59, 5,001.24 and 993.62 is: 1,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.59 : 5,001.24 = 993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.59/5,001.24 = 993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.59x = 5,001.24 × 993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.59x = 4,969,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,332.09/3,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.68

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