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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.75, 5,005.43 and 1,392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.75, 5,005.43 and 1,392.41 is: 2,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.75 : 5,005.43 = 1,392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.75/5,005.43 = 1,392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.75x = 5,005.43 × 1,392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.75x = 6,969,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,621.56/3,338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.49

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