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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.96, 5,082.95 and 1,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.96, 5,082.95 and 1,417.74 is: 2,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.96 : 5,082.95 = 1,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.96/5,082.95 = 1,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.96x = 5,082.95 × 1,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.96x = 7,206,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,301.53/3,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.15

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