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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.72, 4,621.40 and 2,022.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.72, 4,621.40 and 2,022.41 is: 2,791.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.72 : 4,621.40 = 2,022.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.72/4,621.40 = 2,022.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.72x = 4,621.40 × 2,022.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.72x = 9,346,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346,365.57/3,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.03

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