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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.04, 4,621.50 and 2,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.04, 4,621.50 and 2,230.68 is: 3,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.04 : 4,621.50 = 2,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.04/4,621.50 = 2,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.04x = 4,621.50 × 2,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.04x = 10,309,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,087.62/3,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.30

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