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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.37, 5,006.61 and 1,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.37, 5,006.61 and 1,364.04 is: 2,045.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.37 : 5,006.61 = 1,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.37/5,006.61 = 1,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.37x = 5,006.61 × 1,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.37x = 6,829,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,216.30/3,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.67

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