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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.94, 4,617.74 and 2,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.94, 4,617.74 and 2,465.22 is: 3,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.94 : 4,617.74 = 2,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.94/4,617.74 = 2,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.94x = 4,617.74 × 2,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.94x = 11,383,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383,745.00/3,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.18

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