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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.82, 5,002.52 and 1,390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.82, 5,002.52 and 1,390.48 is: 2,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.82 : 5,002.52 = 1,390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.82/5,002.52 = 1,390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.82x = 5,002.52 × 1,390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.82x = 6,955,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,879.00/3,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.59

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