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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.62, 4,608.39 and 2,869.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.62, 4,608.39 and 2,869.37 is: 3,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.62 : 4,608.39 = 2,869.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.62/4,608.39 = 2,869.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.62x = 4,608.39 × 2,869.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.62x = 13,223,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,176.01/3,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.12

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