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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.82, 5,003.74 and 1,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.82, 5,003.74 and 1,388 is: 2,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.82 : 5,003.74 = 1,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.82/5,003.74 = 1,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.82x = 5,003.74 × 1,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.82x = 6,945,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,191.12/3,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.00

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