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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.22, 5,050.89 and 1,418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.22, 5,050.89 and 1,418.46 is: 2,127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.22 : 5,050.89 = 1,418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.22/5,050.89 = 1,418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.22x = 5,050.89 × 1,418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.22x = 7,164,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,485.43/3,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.08

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