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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.58, 5,006.33 and 1,362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.58, 5,006.33 and 1,362.77 is: 2,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.58 : 5,006.33 = 1,362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.58/5,006.33 = 1,362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.58x = 5,006.33 × 1,362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.58x = 6,822,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,476.33/3,337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.14

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