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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.06, 5,005.65 and 1,486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.06, 5,005.65 and 1,486.98 is: 2,231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.06 : 5,005.65 = 1,486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.06/5,005.65 = 1,486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.06x = 5,005.65 × 1,486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.06x = 7,443,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,312.73/3,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.17

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