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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.16, 5,006.70 and 3,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.16, 5,006.70 and 3,110.21 is: 4,642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.16 : 5,006.70 = 3,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.16/5,006.70 = 3,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.16x = 5,006.70 × 3,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.16x = 15,571,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,912.59/3,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.57

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