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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.98, 4,636.94 and 2,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.98, 4,636.94 and 2,984.28 is: 4,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.98 : 4,636.94 = 2,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.98/4,636.94 = 2,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.98x = 4,636.94 × 2,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.98x = 13,837,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,837,927.30/3,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.01

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