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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.59, 5,020.29 and 1,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.59, 5,020.29 and 1,614 is: 2,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.59 : 5,020.29 = 1,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.59/5,020.29 = 1,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.59x = 5,020.29 × 1,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.59x = 8,102,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,748.06/3,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.20

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