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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.55, 5,020.36 and 3,222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.55, 5,020.36 and 3,222.57 is: 4,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.55 : 5,020.36 = 3,222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.55/5,020.36 = 3,222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.55x = 5,020.36 × 3,222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.55x = 16,178,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,445.41/3,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.59

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