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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.85, 4,618.54 and 2,021.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.85, 4,618.54 and 2,021.33 is: 2,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.85 : 4,618.54 = 2,021.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.85/4,618.54 = 2,021.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.85x = 4,618.54 × 2,021.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.85x = 9,335,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,335,593.46/3,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.37

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