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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.93, 4,996.56 and 1,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.93, 4,996.56 and 1,357.26 is: 2,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.93 : 4,996.56 = 1,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.93/4,996.56 = 1,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.93x = 4,996.56 × 1,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.93x = 6,781,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,631.03/3,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.13

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