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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.53, 5,029.16 and 2,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.53, 5,029.16 and 2,119.34 is: 3,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.53 : 5,029.16 = 2,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.53/5,029.16 = 2,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.53x = 5,029.16 × 2,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.53x = 10,658,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658,499.95/3,354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.35

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