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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363, 5,044.44 and 1,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363, 5,044.44 and 1,413.84 is: 2,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363 : 5,044.44 = 1,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363/5,044.44 = 1,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363x = 5,044.44 × 1,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363x = 7,132,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,031.05/3,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.73

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