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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.02, 5,005.58 and 1,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.02, 5,005.58 and 1,391.16 is: 2,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.02 : 5,005.58 = 1,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.02/5,005.58 = 1,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.02x = 5,005.58 × 1,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.02x = 6,963,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,562.67/3,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.89

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