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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.84, 4,614.28 and 2,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.84, 4,614.28 and 2,166.28 is: 2,988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.84 : 4,614.28 = 2,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.84/4,614.28 = 2,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.84x = 4,614.28 × 2,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.84x = 9,995,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,995,822.48/3,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.43

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