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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.40, 5,018.40 and 2,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.40, 5,018.40 and 2,918.40 is: 4,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.40 : 5,018.40 = 2,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.40/5,018.40 = 2,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.40x = 5,018.40 × 2,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.40x = 14,645,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645,698.56/3,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.33

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