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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.03, 5,004.27 and 870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.03, 5,004.27 and 870.93 is: 1,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.03 : 5,004.27 = 870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.03/5,004.27 = 870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.03x = 5,004.27 × 870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.03x = 4,358,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,368.87/3,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.45

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