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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.16, 5,021.19 and 2,419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.16, 5,021.19 and 2,419.27 is: 3,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.16 : 5,021.19 = 2,419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.16/5,021.19 = 2,419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.16x = 5,021.19 × 2,419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.16x = 12,147,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147,601.78/3,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.98

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