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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.93, 5,249.91 and 1,419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.93, 5,249.91 and 1,419.55 is: 2,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.93 : 5,249.91 = 1,419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.93/5,249.91 = 1,419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.93x = 5,249.91 × 1,419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.93x = 7,452,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,509.74/3,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.33

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