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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.44, 4,622.96 and 2,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.44, 4,622.96 and 2,171.36 is: 2,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.44 : 4,622.96 = 2,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.44/4,622.96 = 2,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.44x = 4,622.96 × 2,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.44x = 10,038,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038,110.43/3,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.06

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