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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.98, 4,572.34 and 2,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.98, 4,572.34 and 2,137.46 is: 2,949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.98 : 4,572.34 = 2,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.98/4,572.34 = 2,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.98x = 4,572.34 × 2,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.98x = 9,773,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,199.94/3,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.98

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