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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.44, 4,611.93 and 2,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.44, 4,611.93 and 2,163.35 is: 2,985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.44 : 4,611.93 = 2,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.44/4,611.93 = 2,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.44x = 4,611.93 × 2,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.44x = 9,977,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977,218.77/3,342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.01

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