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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.67, 5,013.50 and 2,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.67, 5,013.50 and 2,106.34 is: 3,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.67 : 5,013.50 = 2,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.67/5,013.50 = 2,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.67x = 5,013.50 × 2,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.67x = 10,560,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,112.52/3,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.19

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