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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.67, 4,616.49 and 2,085.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.67, 4,616.49 and 2,085.23 is: 2,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.67 : 4,616.49 = 2,085.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.67/4,616.49 = 2,085.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.67x = 4,616.49 × 2,085.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.67x = 9,626,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,420.36/3,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.00

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