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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.91, 4,364.40 and 2,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.91, 4,364.40 and 2,046.42 is: 2,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.91 : 4,364.40 = 2,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.91/4,364.40 = 2,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.91x = 4,364.40 × 2,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.91x = 8,931,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931,395.45/3,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.01

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