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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.13, 5,021.42 and 1,616.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.13, 5,021.42 and 1,616.73 is: 2,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.13 : 5,021.42 = 1,616.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.13/5,021.42 = 1,616.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.13x = 5,021.42 × 1,616.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.13x = 8,118,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118,272.27/3,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.27

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