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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.08, 5,004.42 and 1,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.08, 5,004.42 and 1,388.62 is: 2,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.08 : 5,004.42 = 1,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.08/5,004.42 = 1,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.08x = 5,004.42 × 1,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.08x = 6,949,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,237.70/3,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.68

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