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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.98, 5,036.52 and 1,384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.98, 5,036.52 and 1,384.02 is: 2,075.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.98 : 5,036.52 = 1,384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.98/5,036.52 = 1,384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.98x = 5,036.52 × 1,384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.98x = 6,970,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,644.41/3,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.23

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