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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.59, 5,050.69 and 1,613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.59, 5,050.69 and 1,613.55 is: 2,419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.59 : 5,050.69 = 1,613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.59/5,050.69 = 1,613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.59x = 5,050.69 × 1,613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.59x = 8,149,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,519.95/3,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.27

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