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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.95, 5,026.44 and 1,401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.95, 5,026.44 and 1,401.79 is: 2,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.95 : 5,026.44 = 1,401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.95/5,026.44 = 1,401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.95x = 5,026.44 × 1,401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.95x = 7,046,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,013.33/3,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.69

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