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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.96, 4,623.78 and 2,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.96, 4,623.78 and 2,155.75 is: 2,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.96 : 4,623.78 = 2,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.96/4,623.78 = 2,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.96x = 4,623.78 × 2,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.96x = 9,967,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,710.26/3,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.47

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