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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.46, 4,609.71 and 2,162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.46, 4,609.71 and 2,162.21 is: 2,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.46 : 4,609.71 = 2,162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.46/4,609.71 = 2,162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.46x = 4,609.71 × 2,162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.46x = 9,967,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,161.06/3,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.77

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