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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.92, 5,015.70 and 1,396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.92, 5,015.70 and 1,396.60 is: 2,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.92 : 5,015.70 = 1,396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.92/5,015.70 = 1,396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.92x = 5,015.70 × 1,396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.92x = 7,004,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,926.62/3,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.20

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