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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.67, 5,026.40 and 1,402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.67, 5,026.40 and 1,402.89 is: 2,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.67 : 5,026.40 = 1,402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.67/5,026.40 = 1,402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.67x = 5,026.40 × 1,402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.67x = 7,051,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,486.30/3,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.50

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