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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.90, 5,013.15 and 1,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.90, 5,013.15 and 1,393.30 is: 2,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.90 : 5,013.15 = 1,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.90/5,013.15 = 1,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.90x = 5,013.15 × 1,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.90x = 6,984,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,821.90/3,340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.70

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