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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.06, 4,619.31 and 2,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.06, 4,619.31 and 2,137.13 is: 2,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.06 : 4,619.31 = 2,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.06/4,619.31 = 2,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.06x = 4,619.31 × 2,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.06x = 9,872,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,872,032.20/3,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.83

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