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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.13, 5,005.62 and 1,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.13, 5,005.62 and 1,256.52 is: 1,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.13 : 5,005.62 = 1,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.13/5,005.62 = 1,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.13x = 5,005.62 × 1,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.13x = 6,289,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,661.64/3,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.19

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