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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.06, 5,008.59 and 1,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.06, 5,008.59 and 1,391.28 is: 2,086.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.06 : 5,008.59 = 1,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.06/5,008.59 = 1,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.06x = 5,008.59 × 1,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.06x = 6,968,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,351.10/3,339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.92

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