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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.98, 5,028.74 and 1,376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.98, 5,028.74 and 1,376.97 is: 2,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.98 : 5,028.74 = 1,376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.98/5,028.74 = 1,376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.98x = 5,028.74 × 1,376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.98x = 6,924,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,403.54/3,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.38

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