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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.15, 4,207.08 and 2,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.15, 4,207.08 and 2,419.79 is: 3,337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.15 : 4,207.08 = 2,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.15/4,207.08 = 2,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.15x = 4,207.08 × 2,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.15x = 10,180,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,250.11/3,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.63

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