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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.52, 4,623.90 and 2,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.52, 4,623.90 and 2,172.60 is: 2,998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.52 : 4,623.90 = 2,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.52/4,623.90 = 2,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.52x = 4,623.90 × 2,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.52x = 10,045,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045,885.14/3,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.31

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