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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.64, 4,612.76 and 2,016.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.64, 4,612.76 and 2,016.58 is: 2,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.64 : 4,612.76 = 2,016.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.64/4,612.76 = 2,016.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.64x = 4,612.76 × 2,016.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.64x = 9,301,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,999.56/3,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.00

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