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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.40, 5,072.08 and 1,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.40, 5,072.08 and 1,433.60 is: 2,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.40 : 5,072.08 = 1,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.40/5,072.08 = 1,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.40x = 5,072.08 × 1,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.40x = 7,271,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,333.89/3,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.76

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