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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.22, 4,620.71 and 2,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.22, 4,620.71 and 2,021.91 is: 2,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.22 : 4,620.71 = 2,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.22/4,620.71 = 2,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.22x = 4,620.71 × 2,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.22x = 9,342,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,659.76/3,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.34

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