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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.20, 5,027.26 and 1,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.20, 5,027.26 and 1,402.24 is: 2,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.20 : 5,027.26 = 1,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.20/5,027.26 = 1,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.20x = 5,027.26 × 1,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.20x = 7,049,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049,425.06/3,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.18

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