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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.70, 4,616.22 and 2,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.70, 4,616.22 and 2,087.13 is: 2,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.70 : 4,616.22 = 2,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.70/4,616.22 = 2,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.70x = 4,616.22 × 2,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.70x = 9,634,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634,676.39/3,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.58

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