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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.72, 5,011.77 and 2,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.72, 5,011.77 and 2,301.22 is: 3,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.72 : 5,011.77 = 2,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.72/5,011.77 = 2,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.72x = 5,011.77 × 2,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.72x = 11,533,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,533,185.36/3,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.31

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