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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.68, 4,608.60 and 2,162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.68, 4,608.60 and 2,162.13 is: 2,982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.68 : 4,608.60 = 2,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.68/4,608.60 = 2,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.68x = 4,608.60 × 2,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.68x = 9,964,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,392.32/3,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.74

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