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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.20, 4,636.98 and 2,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.20, 4,636.98 and 2,117 is: 2,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.20 : 4,636.98 = 2,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.20/4,636.98 = 2,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.20x = 4,636.98 × 2,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.20x = 9,816,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816,486.66/3,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.40

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