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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.80, 5,020.80 and 1,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.80, 5,020.80 and 1,399.60 is: 2,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.80 : 5,020.80 = 1,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.80/5,020.80 = 1,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.80x = 5,020.80 × 1,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.80x = 7,027,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,111.68/3,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.02

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