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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.67, 5,055.21 and 1,421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.67, 5,055.21 and 1,421.89 is: 2,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.67 : 5,055.21 = 1,421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.67/5,055.21 = 1,421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.67x = 5,055.21 × 1,421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.67x = 7,187,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,945.44/3,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.13

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