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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.53, 5,011.26 and 1,392.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.53, 5,011.26 and 1,392.29 is: 2,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.53 : 5,011.26 = 1,392.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.53/5,011.26 = 1,392.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.53x = 5,011.26 × 1,392.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.53x = 6,977,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977,102.13/3,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.62

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