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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.20, 5,023.08 and 1,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.20, 5,023.08 and 1,399.32 is: 2,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.20 : 5,023.08 = 1,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.20/5,023.08 = 1,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.20x = 5,023.08 × 1,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.20x = 7,028,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,896.31/3,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.31

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