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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.05, 5,011.82 and 1,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.05, 5,011.82 and 1,367.14 is: 2,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.05 : 5,011.82 = 1,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.05/5,011.82 = 1,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.05x = 5,011.82 × 1,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.05x = 6,851,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,852.76/3,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.43

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