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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.28, 5,007.51 and 1,390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.28, 5,007.51 and 1,390.50 is: 2,085.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.28 : 5,007.51 = 1,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.28/5,007.51 = 1,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.28x = 5,007.51 × 1,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.28x = 6,962,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,942.66/3,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.79

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