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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.64, 4,620.24 and 2,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.64, 4,620.24 and 2,167.74 is: 2,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.64 : 4,620.24 = 2,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.64/4,620.24 = 2,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.64x = 4,620.24 × 2,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.64x = 10,015,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,479.06/3,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.80

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