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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.08, 5,043.90 and 1,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.08, 5,043.90 and 1,414.76 is: 2,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.08 : 5,043.90 = 1,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.08/5,043.90 = 1,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.08x = 5,043.90 × 1,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.08x = 7,135,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,907.96/3,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.84

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