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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.30, 5,049.54 and 1,392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.30, 5,049.54 and 1,392.71 is: 2,087.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.30 : 5,049.54 = 1,392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.30/5,049.54 = 1,392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.30x = 5,049.54 × 1,392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.30x = 7,032,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,519.61/3,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.86

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