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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.84, 4,591.62 and 2,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.84, 4,591.62 and 2,148.71 is: 2,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.84 : 4,591.62 = 2,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.84/4,591.62 = 2,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.84x = 4,591.62 × 2,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.84x = 9,866,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,036.85/3,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.70

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