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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.51, 5,009.25 and 1,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.51, 5,009.25 and 1,366.06 is: 2,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.51 : 5,009.25 = 1,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.51/5,009.25 = 1,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.51x = 5,009.25 × 1,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.51x = 6,842,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,936.06/3,339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.08

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