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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.32, 5,019.48 and 1,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.32, 5,019.48 and 1,396.25 is: 2,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.32 : 5,019.48 = 1,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.32/5,019.48 = 1,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.32x = 5,019.48 × 1,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.32x = 7,008,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,423.85/3,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.37

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