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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.79, 5,008.73 and 1,391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.79, 5,008.73 and 1,391.19 is: 2,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.79 : 5,008.73 = 1,391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.79/5,008.73 = 1,391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.79x = 5,008.73 × 1,391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.79x = 6,968,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,088.13/3,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.01

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