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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.96, 4,622.84 and 2,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.96, 4,622.84 and 2,356.88 is: 3,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.96 : 4,622.84 = 2,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.96/4,622.84 = 2,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.96x = 4,622.84 × 2,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.96x = 10,895,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,895,479.14/3,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.45

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