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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.83, 5,114.59 and 1,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.83, 5,114.59 and 1,329.46 is: 1,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.83 : 5,114.59 = 1,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.83/5,114.59 = 1,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.83x = 5,114.59 × 1,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.83x = 6,799,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,662.96/3,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.72

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