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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.83, 5,007.98 and 1,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.83, 5,007.98 and 1,393.59 is: 2,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.83 : 5,007.98 = 1,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.83/5,007.98 = 1,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.83x = 5,007.98 × 1,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.83x = 6,979,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979,070.85/3,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.02

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