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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.44, 4,609.17 and 2,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.44, 4,609.17 and 2,161.35 is: 2,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.44 : 4,609.17 = 2,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.44/4,609.17 = 2,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.44x = 4,609.17 × 2,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.44x = 9,962,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,029.58/3,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.25

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