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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.94, 4,634.85 and 2,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.94, 4,634.85 and 2,099.89 is: 2,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.94 : 4,634.85 = 2,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.94/4,634.85 = 2,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.94x = 4,634.85 × 2,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.94x = 9,732,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,675.17/3,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.27

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