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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.12, 5,009.76 and 1,392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.12, 5,009.76 and 1,392.07 is: 2,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.12 : 5,009.76 = 1,392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.12/5,009.76 = 1,392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.12x = 5,009.76 × 1,392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.12x = 6,973,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,911.55/3,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.93

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