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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.23, 5,021 and 2,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.23, 5,021 and 2,884.88 is: 4,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.23 : 5,021 = 2,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.23/5,021 = 2,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.23x = 5,021 × 2,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.23x = 14,484,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,982.48/3,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.58

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