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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.78, 4,615.25 and 2,150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.78, 4,615.25 and 2,150.03 is: 2,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.78 : 4,615.25 = 2,150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.78/4,615.25 = 2,150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.78x = 4,615.25 × 2,150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.78x = 9,922,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922,926.75/3,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.69

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