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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.28, 4,610.86 and 2,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.28, 4,610.86 and 2,016.70 is: 2,781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.28 : 4,610.86 = 2,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.28/4,610.86 = 2,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.28x = 4,610.86 × 2,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.28x = 9,298,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298,721.36/3,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.32

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