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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.71, 5,033.41 and 1,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.71, 5,033.41 and 1,276.51 is: 1,913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.71 : 5,033.41 = 1,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.71/5,033.41 = 1,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.71x = 5,033.41 × 1,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.71x = 6,425,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,198.20/3,358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.00

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