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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.49, 5,118.09 and 1,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.49, 5,118.09 and 1,330.50 is: 1,996.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.49 : 5,118.09 = 1,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.49/5,118.09 = 1,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.49x = 5,118.09 × 1,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.49x = 6,809,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,618.75/3,410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.67

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