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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.12, 5,032.03 and 1,409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.12, 5,032.03 and 1,409.26 is: 2,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.12 : 5,032.03 = 1,409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.12/5,032.03 = 1,409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.12x = 5,032.03 × 1,409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.12x = 7,091,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,438.60/3,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.73

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