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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.19, 5,021.64 and 1,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.19, 5,021.64 and 1,499.34 is: 2,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.19 : 5,021.64 = 1,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.19/5,021.64 = 1,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.19x = 5,021.64 × 1,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.19x = 7,529,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,145.72/3,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.38

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