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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.53, 5,083.71 and 1,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.53, 5,083.71 and 1,413.51 is: 2,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.53 : 5,083.71 = 1,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.53/5,083.71 = 1,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.53x = 5,083.71 × 1,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.53x = 7,185,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,849.50/3,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.64

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