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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.18, 5,023.40 and 1,377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.18, 5,023.40 and 1,377.19 is: 2,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.18 : 5,023.40 = 1,377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.18/5,023.40 = 1,377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.18x = 5,023.40 × 1,377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.18x = 6,918,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,918,176.25/3,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.02

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