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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.84, 5,002.68 and 1,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.84, 5,002.68 and 1,388.60 is: 2,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.84 : 5,002.68 = 1,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.84/5,002.68 = 1,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.84x = 5,002.68 × 1,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.84x = 6,946,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,721.45/3,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.45

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