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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.86, 5,060.52 and 1,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.86, 5,060.52 and 1,399.05 is: 2,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.86 : 5,060.52 = 1,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.86/5,060.52 = 1,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.86x = 5,060.52 × 1,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.86x = 7,079,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079,920.51/3,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.46

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