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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.79, 5,055.84 and 1,396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.79, 5,055.84 and 1,396.49 is: 2,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.79 : 5,055.84 = 1,396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.79/5,055.84 = 1,396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.79x = 5,055.84 × 1,396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.79x = 7,060,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,430.00/3,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.21

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