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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.79, 5,011.73 and 1,393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.79, 5,011.73 and 1,393.19 is: 2,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.79 : 5,011.73 = 1,393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.79/5,011.73 = 1,393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.79x = 5,011.73 × 1,393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.79x = 6,982,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,292.12/3,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.01

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