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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.81, 4,615.68 and 2,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.81, 4,615.68 and 2,167.26 is: 2,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.81 : 4,615.68 = 2,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.81/4,615.68 = 2,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.81x = 4,615.68 × 2,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.81x = 10,003,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003,378.64/3,345.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.82

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