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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.72, 5,069.82 and 1,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.72, 5,069.82 and 1,406.24 is: 2,108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.72 : 5,069.82 = 1,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.72/5,069.82 = 1,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.72x = 5,069.82 × 1,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.72x = 7,129,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,382.61/3,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.84

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