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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.58, 4,996.08 and 1,381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.58, 4,996.08 and 1,381.86 is: 2,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.58 : 4,996.08 = 1,381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.58/4,996.08 = 1,381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.58x = 4,996.08 × 1,381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.58x = 6,903,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,883.11/3,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.77

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