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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.65, 5,036.76 and 1,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.65, 5,036.76 and 1,382.82 is: 2,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.65 : 5,036.76 = 1,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.65/5,036.76 = 1,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.65x = 5,036.76 × 1,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.65x = 6,964,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,932.46/3,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.35

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