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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.67, 4,605.91 and 2,141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.67, 4,605.91 and 2,141.51 is: 2,954.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.67 : 4,605.91 = 2,141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.67/4,605.91 = 2,141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.67x = 4,605.91 × 2,141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.67x = 9,863,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,624.85/3,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.36

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