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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.70, 4,622.24 and 2,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.70, 4,622.24 and 2,172.14 is: 2,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.70 : 4,622.24 = 2,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.70/4,622.24 = 2,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.70x = 4,622.24 × 2,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.70x = 10,040,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,152.39/3,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.43

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