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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.74, 5,005.80 and 1,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.74, 5,005.80 and 1,388.88 is: 2,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.74 : 5,005.80 = 1,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.74/5,005.80 = 1,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.74x = 5,005.80 × 1,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.74x = 6,952,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,455.50/3,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.98

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