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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.93, 4,611.48 and 2,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.93, 4,611.48 and 2,162.08 is: 2,984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.93 : 4,611.48 = 2,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.93/4,611.48 = 2,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.93x = 4,611.48 × 2,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.93x = 9,970,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,377.15/3,340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.31

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