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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.44, 5,023.82 and 2,661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.44, 5,023.82 and 2,661.52 is: 3,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.44 : 5,023.82 = 2,661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.44/5,023.82 = 2,661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.44x = 5,023.82 × 2,661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.44x = 13,370,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370,997.41/3,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.82

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