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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.89, 4,623.59 and 2,168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.89, 4,623.59 and 2,168.91 is: 2,993.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.89 : 4,623.59 = 2,168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.89/4,623.59 = 2,168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.89x = 4,623.59 × 2,168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.89x = 10,028,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028,156.01/3,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.58

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