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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.52, 5,015.93 and 1,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.52, 5,015.93 and 1,396.44 is: 2,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.52 : 5,015.93 = 1,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.52/5,015.93 = 1,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.52x = 5,015.93 × 1,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.52x = 7,004,438.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,438.31/3,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.05

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