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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.58, 4,626.96 and 2,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.58, 4,626.96 and 2,157.66 is: 2,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.58 : 4,626.96 = 2,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.58/4,626.96 = 2,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.58x = 4,626.96 × 2,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.58x = 9,983,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,406.51/3,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.61

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