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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.21, 4,638.60 and 2,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.21, 4,638.60 and 2,184.66 is: 3,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.21 : 4,638.60 = 2,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.21/4,638.60 = 2,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.21x = 4,638.60 × 2,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.21x = 10,133,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,763.88/3,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.12

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