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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.36, 5,082.12 and 1,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.36, 5,082.12 and 1,413.36 is: 2,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.36 : 5,082.12 = 1,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.36/5,082.12 = 1,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.36x = 5,082.12 × 1,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.36x = 7,182,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,865.12/3,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.24

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