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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.23, 5,020.50 and 1,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.23, 5,020.50 and 1,398.96 is: 2,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.23 : 5,020.50 = 1,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.23/5,020.50 = 1,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.23x = 5,020.50 × 1,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.23x = 7,023,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,478.68/3,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.67

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