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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.48, 4,611.84 and 2,100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.48, 4,611.84 and 2,100.16 is: 2,899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.48 : 4,611.84 = 2,100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.48/4,611.84 = 2,100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.48x = 4,611.84 × 2,100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.48x = 9,685,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,685,601.89/3,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.46

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