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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.69, 4,612.77 and 2,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.69, 4,612.77 and 2,016.09 is: 2,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.69 : 4,612.77 = 2,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.69/4,612.77 = 2,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.69x = 4,612.77 × 2,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.69x = 9,299,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,759.47/3,342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.12

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