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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.93, 4,641.43 and 2,187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.93, 4,641.43 and 2,187.41 is: 3,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.93 : 4,641.43 = 2,187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.93/4,641.43 = 2,187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.93x = 4,641.43 × 2,187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.93x = 10,152,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,710.40/3,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.01

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