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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.27, 5,008.80 and 1,391.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.27, 5,008.80 and 1,391.42 is: 2,087.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.27 : 5,008.80 = 1,391.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.27/5,008.80 = 1,391.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.27x = 5,008.80 × 1,391.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.27x = 6,969,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,360.50/3,339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.09

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