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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.98, 4,642.89 and 2,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.98, 4,642.89 and 2,693.22 is: 3,720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.98 : 4,642.89 = 2,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.98/4,642.89 = 2,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.98x = 4,642.89 × 2,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.98x = 12,504,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,324.21/3,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.44

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