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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.94, 5,054.09 and 1,421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.94, 5,054.09 and 1,421.14 is: 2,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.94 : 5,054.09 = 1,421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.94/5,054.09 = 1,421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.94x = 5,054.09 × 1,421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.94x = 7,182,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,569.46/3,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.00

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