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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.39, 5,043.59 and 1,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.39, 5,043.59 and 1,414.58 is: 2,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.39 : 5,043.59 = 1,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.39/5,043.59 = 1,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.39x = 5,043.59 × 1,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.39x = 7,134,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,554.47/3,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.87

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