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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.81, 5,054.66 and 1,422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.81, 5,054.66 and 1,422.03 is: 2,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.81 : 5,054.66 = 1,422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.81/5,054.66 = 1,422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.81x = 5,054.66 × 1,422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.81x = 7,187,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,871.05/3,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.02

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