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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.49, 5,039.96 and 1,410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.49, 5,039.96 and 1,410.57 is: 2,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.49 : 5,039.96 = 1,410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.49/5,039.96 = 1,410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.49x = 5,039.96 × 1,410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.49x = 7,109,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,209.32/3,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.16

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