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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.98, 5,035.39 and 1,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.98, 5,035.39 and 1,409.20 is: 2,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.98 : 5,035.39 = 1,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.98/5,035.39 = 1,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.98x = 5,035.39 × 1,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.98x = 7,095,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,871.59/3,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.77

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