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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.17, 4,615.86 and 2,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.17, 4,615.86 and 2,132.59 is: 2,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.17 : 4,615.86 = 2,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.17/4,615.86 = 2,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.17x = 4,615.86 × 2,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.17x = 9,843,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,729.99/3,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.79

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