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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.98, 4,634.58 and 2,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.98, 4,634.58 and 2,162.62 is: 2,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.98 : 4,634.58 = 2,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.98/4,634.58 = 2,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.98x = 4,634.58 × 2,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.98x = 10,022,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,835.40/3,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.78

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