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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.04, 5,024.44 and 1,401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.04, 5,024.44 and 1,401.72 is: 2,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.04 : 5,024.44 = 1,401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.04/5,024.44 = 1,401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.04x = 5,024.44 × 1,401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.04x = 7,042,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,858.04/3,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.32

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