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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.87, 4,609.77 and 2,144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.87, 4,609.77 and 2,144.37 is: 2,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.87 : 4,609.77 = 2,144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.87/4,609.77 = 2,144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.87x = 4,609.77 × 2,144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.87x = 9,885,052.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885,052.49/3,338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.60

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