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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.52, 5,016.80 and 1,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.52, 5,016.80 and 1,396.96 is: 2,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.52 : 5,016.80 = 1,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.52/5,016.80 = 1,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.52x = 5,016.80 × 1,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.52x = 7,008,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,268.93/3,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.08

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