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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.08, 5,051.40 and 1,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.08, 5,051.40 and 1,419.84 is: 2,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.08 : 5,051.40 = 1,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.08/5,051.40 = 1,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.08x = 5,051.40 × 1,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.08x = 7,172,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,179.78/3,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.09

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