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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.88, 5,016.90 and 2,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.88, 5,016.90 and 2,722.44 is: 4,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.88 : 5,016.90 = 2,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.88/5,016.90 = 2,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.88x = 5,016.90 × 2,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.88x = 13,658,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658,209.24/3,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.01

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