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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.67, 4,617.87 and 2,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.67, 4,617.87 and 2,086.23 is: 2,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.67 : 4,617.87 = 2,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.67/4,617.87 = 2,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.67x = 4,617.87 × 2,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.67x = 9,633,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,633,915.84/3,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.38

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