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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.70, 5,041.35 and 1,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.70, 5,041.35 and 1,413.27 is: 2,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.70 : 5,041.35 = 1,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.70/5,041.35 = 1,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.70x = 5,041.35 × 1,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.70x = 7,124,788.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,788.71/3,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.66

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