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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.05, 5,054.27 and 1,421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.05, 5,054.27 and 1,421.27 is: 2,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.05 : 5,054.27 = 1,421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.05/5,054.27 = 1,421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.05x = 5,054.27 × 1,421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.05x = 7,183,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,453.50/3,369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.19

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