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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.76, 5,031.60 and 2,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.76, 5,031.60 and 2,201 is: 3,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.76 : 5,031.60 = 2,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.76/5,031.60 = 2,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.76x = 5,031.60 × 2,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.76x = 11,074,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,074,551.60/3,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.21

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