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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.10, 5,020.35 and 2,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.10, 5,020.35 and 2,465.70 is: 3,695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.10 : 5,020.35 = 2,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.10/5,020.35 = 2,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.10x = 5,020.35 × 2,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.10x = 12,378,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,378,677.00/3,350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.02

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