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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411, 5,113.26 and 1,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411, 5,113.26 and 1,329.48 is: 1,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411 : 5,113.26 = 1,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411/5,113.26 = 1,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411x = 5,113.26 × 1,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411x = 6,797,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,976.90/3,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.96

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