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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.92, 5,054.08 and 1,421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.92, 5,054.08 and 1,421.14 is: 2,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.92 : 5,054.08 = 1,421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.92/5,054.08 = 1,421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.92x = 5,054.08 × 1,421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.92x = 7,182,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,555.25/3,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.01

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