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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.25, 5,024.43 and 1,400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.25, 5,024.43 and 1,400.04 is: 2,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.25 : 5,024.43 = 1,400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.25/5,024.43 = 1,400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.25x = 5,024.43 × 1,400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.25x = 7,034,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,402.98/3,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.67

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