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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.82, 5,011.23 and 1,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.82, 5,011.23 and 1,391.66 is: 2,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.82 : 5,011.23 = 1,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.82/5,011.23 = 1,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.82x = 5,011.23 × 1,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.82x = 6,973,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,928.34/3,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.49

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