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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.41, 4,610.68 and 2,147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.41, 4,610.68 and 2,147.58 is: 2,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.41 : 4,610.68 = 2,147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.41/4,610.68 = 2,147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.41x = 4,610.68 × 2,147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.41x = 9,901,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,813.89/3,342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.47

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