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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.49, 5,076.83 and 1,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.49, 5,076.83 and 1,409.12 is: 2,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.49 : 5,076.83 = 1,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.49/5,076.83 = 1,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.49x = 5,076.83 × 1,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.49x = 7,153,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,837.31/3,389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.59

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