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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.18, 4,611.90 and 2,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.18, 4,611.90 and 2,346.70 is: 3,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.18 : 4,611.90 = 2,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.18/4,611.90 = 2,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.18x = 4,611.90 × 2,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.18x = 10,822,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822,745.73/3,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.20

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