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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.51, 4,621.05 and 2,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.51, 4,621.05 and 2,021.96 is: 2,790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.51 : 4,621.05 = 2,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.51/4,621.05 = 2,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.51x = 4,621.05 × 2,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.51x = 9,343,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,589.81/3,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.38

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