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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.08, 5,051.28 and 1,419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.08, 5,051.28 and 1,419.68 is: 2,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.08 : 5,051.28 = 1,419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.08/5,051.28 = 1,419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.08x = 5,051.28 × 1,419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.08x = 7,171,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,201.19/3,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.53

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