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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.68, 4,605.85 and 2,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.68, 4,605.85 and 2,160.13 is: 2,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.68 : 4,605.85 = 2,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.68/4,605.85 = 2,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.68x = 4,605.85 × 2,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.68x = 9,949,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,949,234.76/3,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.99

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