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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.97, 4,613.76 and 2,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.97, 4,613.76 and 2,295.21 is: 3,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.97 : 4,613.76 = 2,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.97/4,613.76 = 2,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.97x = 4,613.76 × 2,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.97x = 10,589,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589,548.09/3,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.81

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