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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.80, 5,066.70 and 2,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.80, 5,066.70 and 2,211.40 is: 3,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.80 : 5,066.70 = 2,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.80/5,066.70 = 2,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.80x = 5,066.70 × 2,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.80x = 11,204,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204,500.38/3,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.10

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