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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.51, 5,008.91 and 1,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.51, 5,008.91 and 1,367.52 is: 2,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.51 : 5,008.91 = 1,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.51/5,008.91 = 1,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.51x = 5,008.91 × 1,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.51x = 6,849,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,784.60/3,340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.52

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