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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.94, 4,586.40 and 2,144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.94, 4,586.40 and 2,144.94 is: 2,959.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.94 : 4,586.40 = 2,144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.94/4,586.40 = 2,144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.94x = 4,586.40 × 2,144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.94x = 9,837,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,552.82/3,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.61

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