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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.19, 5,007.33 and 873.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.19, 5,007.33 and 873.01 is: 1,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.19 : 5,007.33 = 873.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.19/5,007.33 = 873.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.19x = 5,007.33 × 873.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.19x = 4,371,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,447.47/3,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.53

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