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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.63, 4,576.02 and 2,138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.63, 4,576.02 and 2,138.39 is: 2,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.63 : 4,576.02 = 2,138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.63/4,576.02 = 2,138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.63x = 4,576.02 × 2,138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.63x = 9,785,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785,315.41/3,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.38

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