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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.65, 4,611.31 and 2,160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.65, 4,611.31 and 2,160.67 is: 2,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.65 : 4,611.31 = 2,160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.65/4,611.31 = 2,160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.65x = 4,611.31 × 2,160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.65x = 9,963,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963,519.18/3,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.62

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