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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362, 5,041.99 and 1,413.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362, 5,041.99 and 1,413.77 is: 2,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362 : 5,041.99 = 1,413.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362/5,041.99 = 1,413.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362x = 5,041.99 × 1,413.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362x = 7,128,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,214.20/3,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.23

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