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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.59, 5,006.71 and 1,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.59, 5,006.71 and 1,363.30 is: 2,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.59 : 5,006.71 = 1,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.59/5,006.71 = 1,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.59x = 5,006.71 × 1,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.59x = 6,825,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825,636.93/3,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.69

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