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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.64, 5,008.42 and 1,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.64, 5,008.42 and 1,391.36 is: 2,086.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.64 : 5,008.42 = 1,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.64/5,008.42 = 1,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.64x = 5,008.42 × 1,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.64x = 6,968,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,515.25/3,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.61

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