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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.94, 4,623.65 and 2,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.94, 4,623.65 and 2,171.86 is: 2,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.94 : 4,623.65 = 2,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.94/4,623.65 = 2,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.94x = 4,623.65 × 2,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.94x = 10,041,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,920.49/3,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.75

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