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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.44, 4,575.72 and 2,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.44, 4,575.72 and 2,137.92 is: 2,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.44 : 4,575.72 = 2,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.44/4,575.72 = 2,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.44x = 4,575.72 × 2,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.44x = 9,782,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,523.30/3,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.71

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