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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.16, 4,609.40 and 2,013.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.16, 4,609.40 and 2,013.94 is: 2,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.16 : 4,609.40 = 2,013.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.16/4,609.40 = 2,013.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.16x = 4,609.40 × 2,013.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.16x = 9,283,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,033.44/3,340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.22

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