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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.14, 5,004.40 and 871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.14, 5,004.40 and 871 is: 1,306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.14 : 5,004.40 = 871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.14/5,004.40 = 871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.14x = 5,004.40 × 871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.14x = 4,358,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,832.40/3,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.55

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