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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.33, 5,020.30 and 1,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.33, 5,020.30 and 1,269.22 is: 1,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.33 : 5,020.30 = 1,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.33/5,020.30 = 1,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.33x = 5,020.30 × 1,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.33x = 6,371,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,844.79/3,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.85

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