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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.92, 4,621.02 and 2,089.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.92, 4,621.02 and 2,089.89 is: 2,885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.92 : 4,621.02 = 2,089.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.92/4,621.02 = 2,089.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.92x = 4,621.02 × 2,089.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.92x = 9,657,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,423.49/3,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.47

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