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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.78, 4,638.87 and 2,101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.78, 4,638.87 and 2,101.09 is: 2,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.78 : 4,638.87 = 2,101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.78/4,638.87 = 2,101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.78x = 4,638.87 × 2,101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.78x = 9,746,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,680.47/3,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.13

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