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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.23, 5,043.67 and 1,413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.23, 5,043.67 and 1,413.38 is: 2,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.23 : 5,043.67 = 1,413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.23/5,043.67 = 1,413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.23x = 5,043.67 × 1,413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.23x = 7,128,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,631.38/3,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.84

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