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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.70, 4,610.37 and 2,162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.70, 4,610.37 and 2,162.34 is: 2,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.70 : 4,610.37 = 2,162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.70/4,610.37 = 2,162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.70x = 4,610.37 × 2,162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.70x = 9,969,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969,187.47/3,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.27

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