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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.40, 4,622.40 and 2,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.40, 4,622.40 and 2,169.60 is: 2,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.40 : 4,622.40 = 2,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.40/4,622.40 = 2,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.40x = 4,622.40 × 2,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.40x = 10,028,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028,759.04/3,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.30

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