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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.24, 4,625.48 and 2,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.24, 4,625.48 and 2,155.76 is: 2,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.24 : 4,625.48 = 2,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.24/4,625.48 = 2,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.24x = 4,625.48 × 2,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.24x = 9,971,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,424.76/3,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.33

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