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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.61, 5,053.20 and 1,420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.61, 5,053.20 and 1,420.75 is: 2,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.61 : 5,053.20 = 1,420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.61/5,053.20 = 1,420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.61x = 5,053.20 × 1,420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.61x = 7,179,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,333.90/3,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.61

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