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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.89, 4,629.08 and 2,159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.89, 4,629.08 and 2,159.95 is: 2,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.89 : 4,629.08 = 2,159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.89/4,629.08 = 2,159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.89x = 4,629.08 × 2,159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.89x = 9,998,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998,558.20/3,352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.08

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