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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.91, 4,552.08 and 1,390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.91, 4,552.08 and 1,390.83 is: 2,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.91 : 4,552.08 = 1,390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.91/4,552.08 = 1,390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.91x = 4,552.08 × 1,390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.91x = 6,331,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,169.43/3,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.80

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