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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.52, 5,022.80 and 1,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.52, 5,022.80 and 1,400.96 is: 2,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.52 : 5,022.80 = 1,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.52/5,022.80 = 1,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.52x = 5,022.80 × 1,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.52x = 7,036,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,741.89/3,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.08

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