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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.42, 5,020.17 and 3,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.42, 5,020.17 and 3,222.44 is: 4,828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.42 : 5,020.17 = 3,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.42/5,020.17 = 3,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.42x = 5,020.17 × 3,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.42x = 16,177,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177,197.08/3,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.41

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