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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.19, 5,006.09 and 2,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.19, 5,006.09 and 2,555.19 is: 3,818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.19 : 5,006.09 = 2,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.19/5,006.09 = 2,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.19x = 5,006.09 × 2,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.19x = 12,791,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791,498.33/3,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.14

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