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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.28, 5,022.58 and 2,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.28, 5,022.58 and 2,114.64 is: 3,170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.28 : 5,022.58 = 2,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.28/5,022.58 = 2,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.28x = 5,022.58 × 2,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.28x = 10,620,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,620,948.57/3,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.17

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