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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.57, 5,020.04 and 1,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.57, 5,020.04 and 1,396.81 is: 2,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.57 : 5,020.04 = 1,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.57/5,020.04 = 1,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.57x = 5,020.04 × 1,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.57x = 7,012,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,042.07/3,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.29

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