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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.69, 4,619.48 and 2,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.69, 4,619.48 and 2,170.14 is: 2,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.69 : 4,619.48 = 2,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.69/4,619.48 = 2,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.69x = 4,619.48 × 2,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.69x = 10,024,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,907.48/3,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.68

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