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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.60, 5,058.26 and 1,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.60, 5,058.26 and 1,396.27 is: 2,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.60 : 5,058.26 = 1,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.60/5,058.26 = 1,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.60x = 5,058.26 × 1,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.60x = 7,062,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,687.54/3,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.38

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