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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.76, 5,048.36 and 1,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.76, 5,048.36 and 1,417.24 is: 2,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.76 : 5,048.36 = 1,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.76/5,048.36 = 1,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.76x = 5,048.36 × 1,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.76x = 7,154,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,737.73/3,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.01

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