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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.31, 5,021.58 and 1,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.31, 5,021.58 and 1,268.99 is: 1,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.31 : 5,021.58 = 1,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.31/5,021.58 = 1,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.31x = 5,021.58 × 1,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.31x = 6,372,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,334.80/3,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.01

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