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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.58, 5,020.32 and 1,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.58, 5,020.32 and 1,399.38 is: 2,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.58 : 5,020.32 = 1,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.58/5,020.32 = 1,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.58x = 5,020.32 × 1,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.58x = 7,025,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,335.40/3,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.63

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