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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.69, 5,083.94 and 1,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.69, 5,083.94 and 1,413.66 is: 2,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.69 : 5,083.94 = 1,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.69/5,083.94 = 1,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.69x = 5,083.94 × 1,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.69x = 7,186,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,962.62/3,388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.87

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