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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.16, 4,622.27 and 2,172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.16, 4,622.27 and 2,172.02 is: 2,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.16 : 4,622.27 = 2,172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.16/4,622.27 = 2,172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.16x = 4,622.27 × 2,172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.16x = 10,039,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,039,628.91/3,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.76

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