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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.70, 4,624.92 and 2,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.70, 4,624.92 and 2,171.84 is: 2,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.70 : 4,624.92 = 2,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.70/4,624.92 = 2,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.70x = 4,624.92 × 2,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.70x = 10,044,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,563.13/3,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.75

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