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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.93, 5,049.58 and 1,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.93, 5,049.58 and 1,418.13 is: 2,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.93 : 5,049.58 = 1,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.93/5,049.58 = 1,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.93x = 5,049.58 × 1,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.93x = 7,160,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,972.21/3,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.49

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