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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.85, 4,618.67 and 2,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.85, 4,618.67 and 2,087.91 is: 2,881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.85 : 4,618.67 = 2,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.85/4,618.67 = 2,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.85x = 4,618.67 × 2,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.85x = 9,643,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,643,368.58/3,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.32

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