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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.67, 5,016.69 and 2,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.67, 5,016.69 and 2,182.02 is: 3,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.67 : 5,016.69 = 2,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.67/5,016.69 = 2,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.67x = 5,016.69 × 2,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.67x = 10,946,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,946,517.91/3,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.96

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