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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.35, 5,022.69 and 1,269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.35, 5,022.69 and 1,269.21 is: 1,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.35 : 5,022.69 = 1,269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.35/5,022.69 = 1,269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.35x = 5,022.69 × 1,269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.35x = 6,374,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,848.37/3,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.74

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