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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.91, 5,003.10 and 1,256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.91, 5,003.10 and 1,256.13 is: 1,883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.91 : 5,003.10 = 1,256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.91/5,003.10 = 1,256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.91x = 5,003.10 × 1,256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.91x = 6,284,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,544.00/3,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.91

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