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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.80, 5,010.35 and 2,174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.80, 5,010.35 and 2,174.06 is: 3,254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.80 : 5,010.35 = 2,174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.80/5,010.35 = 2,174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.80x = 5,010.35 × 2,174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.80x = 10,892,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892,765.60/3,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.68

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