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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.80, 5,060.70 and 2,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.80, 5,060.70 and 2,207.40 is: 3,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.80 : 5,060.70 = 2,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.80/5,060.70 = 2,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.80x = 5,060.70 × 2,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.80x = 11,170,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170,989.18/3,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.10

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