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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.65, 5,050.64 and 1,493.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.65, 5,050.64 and 1,493.51 is: 2,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.65 : 5,050.64 = 1,493.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.65/5,050.64 = 1,493.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.65x = 5,050.64 × 1,493.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.65x = 7,543,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,197.71/3,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.24

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